The Village on edge of Miðfjarðará Fjord, Strandgata 1 ~ 530 Hvammstangi, Iceland
The small village of Hvammstangi, sometimes called "Iceland's seal watching capital," sits on the eastern side of the Miðfjörður fjord.
Hvammstangi is an important service center for the surrounding area. It is a regional provider of education, and it has been an important trading center since 1846. The town has a growing tourism and administration industry. The fishing industry (providing mainly shrimp) is also very important to the town's economy. The town also owns the largest textile factory in Iceland. The town is also home to the Icelandic Seal Center.
The Village on edge of Miðfjarðará Fjord, Strandgata 1 ~ 530 Hvammstangi, Iceland
The small village of Hvammstangi, sometimes called "Iceland's seal watching capital," sits on the eastern side of the Miðfjörður fjord.
Hvammstangi is an important service center for the surrounding area. It is a regional provider of education, and it has been an important trading center since 1846. The town has a growing tourism and administration industry. The fishing industry (providing mainly shrimp) is also very important to the town's economy. The town also owns the largest textile factory in Iceland. The town is also home to the Icelandic Seal Center.