Hóp (Iceland)

The Hóp is a lagoon in the north of Iceland in Blönduós on Húnafjörður.

Geography and History

The lagoon is located in the municipality of Hunathing vestra and Húnavatn, with the larger (eastern ) part one of Húnavatn. The area of ​​the lagoon varies with the tides 29-44 square kilometers. The depth is up to 9 meters. Good fishing in the river empties into the Bjargarós Hóp. From the bay Húnaflói the lagoon is separated by a headland named Þingeyrarsandur.

History and Sights

On the Þingeyrarsandur the church Þingeyrakirkja is. In 1133, the first monastery in the country was established at this point.

Near the lagoon Hóp are the fortress Borgarvirki and the hills of Vatnsdalshólar.

65.533333333333 - 20.5Koordinaten: 65 ° 32 '0 "N, 20 ° 30 ' 0 " W

  • Lagoon
  • Geography ( Iceland )
  • Húnavatn
  • Hunathing vestra
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