A historic location in Árneshreppur associated with two churches and the long history of settlement in northern Strandir.
✓Combine Árnes with the churches and wider Árneshreppur drive.
Access to northern Strandir is strongly seasonal. Check current road conditions.
The main settlement of Strandir and a useful base for exploring the remote eastern side of the Westfjords.
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