Northwestern Region (Iceland)
Northwestern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland vestra, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈvɛstra] ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The largest town in the region is Sauðárkrókur, with a population of 2,614 in 2019.
One of the primary attractions of the area is the basalt rock Hvítserkur, 15 meters high and resembles a dragon that throws its head to take a sip of water.
References
- ^ "8 reasons to explore Northwest Iceland". Icelandmag. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
External links
North Iceland travel guide from Wikivoyage
65°44′46″N 19°38′22″W / 65.74611°N 19.63944°W