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Hofskirkja

The Hof vicarage has always been a major factor in the history of Vopnafjörður. It was home to some of the major characters of Vopnfiðingasaga Saga and they controled one of twoo chieftainships in Vopnafjörður in the 10th century. The only ordained priest also serving as chief, ruled from Hof in the 12th century. A monument to the Vopnfirðingasaga Saga stands by the driveway to Hof. 

It is believed that the first church at Hof was built shortly after the adoption of Christianity. The church currently in use was built in 1901, taking over from a turf church from medieval times. The church stands in Hofskirkjugarður cemetery, a beautiful garden offering pleasant views of Hofsárdalur valley. 

Hofskirkja

The Hof vicarage has always been a major factor in the history of Vopnafjörður. It was home to some of the major characters of Vopnfiðingasaga Saga an

Vopnfirðingasaga Monument

Vopnfirðingasaga is one of the Icelandic sagas. This saga was probably written around 1225 to 1250 about incidents happening in 960-990. The saga’s se
Síreksstaðir Farm Holiday

Síreksstaðir Farm Holiday

You will find the farm Síreksstaðir in glen Sunnudalur, a small and peaceful haven off valley Hofsárdalur in Vopnafjörður. The farm boasts a small gue
Þverárgil

Þverárgil

The hiking path runs along Þverá river in Þverá canyon. The canyon is exceptionally beautiful as one can see colorful rock formations from an old volc