Hóp

#93 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The lake Hóp is situated in the north of Iceland near Blönduós at the Húnafjörður. ()

Alternative names: Maximum depth: 30 ftElevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 65°32'48"N, 20°31'15"W

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Norðurland vestraIceland

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Nearby attractions include: Þingeyrakirkja, Hvitserkur.

3.4 miE
Church
Þingeyrakirkja
86 min walk • Þingeyrakirkja is an Icelandic church situated between lakes Hóp and Húnavatn at Þingeyrar in Iceland's Northwestern Region. It was consecrated on 9 Sept. 1877 by the Reverend Eiríkur Briem from Steinnes. Þingeyrakirkja is a stone church which replaced an old turf church, the objects from which were moved to Þingeyrakirkja.
5.3 miNW
Nature and wildlife, Geologic formation, Park
Hvitserkur
135 min walk • Hvítserkur is a 15 m high basalt stack along the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula, in northwest Iceland. The rock has two holes at the base, which give it the appearance of a dragon who is drinking. The base of the stack has been reinforced with concrete to protect its foundations from the sea.