Djúpivogur

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The rural community Djúpivogur ( Isl Djúpavogshreppur, isl. Djúpivogur " Deep Bay " ) is an Icelandic community in the Suður - Múlasýsla in the region Austurland in eastern Iceland.

On 1 January 2011 the municipality had 447 inhabitants.

History of the Church

The community was formed by the merger of rural communities Berunes ( Beruneshreppur ), Buland ( Búlandshreppur ) and Geithellur ( Geithellnahreppur ) on 1 October 1992.

Location

The coastline is of three fjords Berufjörður, Hamarsfjörður and Álftafjörður cut ( from north to south ). Where the capital Djúpivogur situated on a peninsula between the fjords and Berufjörður Hamarsfjörður.

Within the municipal area is the glacier Þrándarjökull, one of the smallest independent glacier.

Geology

The area was strongly influenced by active before about 7 million years ago Breiðdalsvulkan central volcano. This we owe to the many up to 1,100 m high peaks around the Berufjörður.

Djúpivogur is overlooked by almost 1,000 m high mountain Búlandstindur.

Djúpivogur

Characteristics

Djúpivogur is a place with 363 inhabitants on the south side of the Berufjörður. The inhabitants live from fishing and tourism. The village with its colorful houses, including the old red-colored Langabúð trading house, is considered one of the most beautiful Islands.

History

Djúpivogur is interwoven with the history of Germany, Hanseatic merchants were but the first to receive commercial law here in 1589. The them after the introduction of the Danish trade monopoly following Danish merchants had a large area in their area, which from the 17th century included 10 former municipalities of Gvendarnes to Skeiðará. At the end of the 18th century, the Danish merchant JLBusch there was the Trading Lord, from the 1818, the company Ørum & Woof took over. From this period date the oldest houses on the site, including Langabúð.

In 1727 the area as well as the Westman Islands from the so-called Tyrkjaránið was concerned when Algerian pirates raided the land and many people killed or abducted.

Fishing has always played a major role in Djúpivogur and environment because of the favorable and sheltered location and proximity to the fishing grounds. By the end of the 19th century, this was one of the most important fishing ports of East Iceland, but had to struggle with declines.

On Æðarsteinstanga beyond the harbor is a lighthouse. Outside of Djúpivogur on the cliffs is a 2-meter -tall stone man, whose purpose is unknown. It is believed that he served as a maritime character.

From the beginning of the 20th century there was a doctor in the town.

The church was laid in 1894 by Háls in Hamarsfjörður after Djúpivogur and since 1905, a priest at the site was located. The altarpiece in the existing still small wooden church was painted in 1900 in Bergen by a living there Icelanders.

Management and Services

The January 1, 2011 352 inhabitants town is a center for business and services in the area.

In addition to the local authority can be found here kindergartens, a comprehensive school, medical care, sports courts and a swimming pool.

Fishing and tourism are today in addition to agriculture, the mainstay of economic life in the area. Among other things, you will find campground, hotel and restaurants on site. On the other side of the fjord in Berunes, an old farm has been stylishly converted into a hostel. Cruise ships stop at anchor and navigate their passengers for day trips or stays in Djúpivogur from.

Transport links

The fjord extends about 35 km into the country. Around him, leads the Hringvegur. In the inner end of the Öxi -piste, although shortens the path length Egilsstaðir begins, but saves no time because of poor trafficability. The discussion is currently (Jan 2008), the way to build and expand.

The distance to Reykjavík is 554 km, 146 km Egilsstaðir.

Island Papey

Before you place the island Papey, which can be reached by small boats Djúpivogur of lies.

Art and Museum

In Langabúð you find a home and art museum, among other things, to with the sculptor Ríkarður Jónsson (1888 - 1977) employs.

Approximately 300 to 400 m west of the harbor is the road of Sigurdur Gudmundsson (* 1942), a work of art named " Eggin í Gleðivík " (engl.: " The eggs in the Gleðivík Bay " ) installed. The replica of the eggs of 34 nesting birds in the area were set by him there in the summer of 2009 Oversized on concrete foundations.

Population Development

As now most areas except the southwest of Iceland around the capital Reykjavík Djúpivogur is affected by population loss. So was 1997 to 2005 the population decline of 15%. Since then stagnating population in the municipality Djúpivogshreppur.