Stykkisholmur
Western Iceland, Iceland — 0.3 km
Stykkishólmur — live view
Stykkishólmur - Vue en direct de
🇮🇸 Western Iceland · Iceland — Altitude 25 m
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This live camera looks out over Stykkishólmur, a small harbour town on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. It is a useful window on the weather and sea conditions here, which change quickly. Check it before you plan a boat trip, a drive along the coast or a walk around the old town.
A harbour town on Breiðafjörður
Stykkishólmur sits on the shore of Breiðafjörður, a wide bay full of small islands. The town is known for its colourful wooden houses, its old harbour and its role as the ferry port for the Westfjords-facing islands of the bay. The landscape is open and low, with the Snæfellsjökull glacier visible on clear days to the southwest. The light on the water can shift from grey to silver within an hour.
What to watch and when
Depending on the view, you may see the harbour, moored boats, the water of the bay and the sky over the peninsula. Activity tends to be busiest in the morning and early afternoon, when ferries and fishing boats come and go. In summer the evenings stay light for a long time, so the scene is worth checking late. Winter days are short and the weather can be rough, so expect much of the frame to be dark or obscured by weather.
Practical notes for visitors
Iceland has a cool maritime climate, and Stykkishólmur is no exception, with mild but windy summers and cold, wet winters. June to August is the most comfortable period for outdoor activities. Nearby cameras cover Ólafsvík, Rif and Arnarstapi, which give a sense of the wider peninsula. Those places lie roughly 50 to 55 km away along the coast road.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Stykkishólmur now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. Iceland's weather changes quickly, so the figures there are more reliable than anything written here.
What time is it in Stykkishólmur?
The local time is displayed on this page and follows Iceland's time zone, which is on Greenwich Mean Time all year. It does not change for daylight saving.
Where exactly is the Stykkishólmur camera?
The camera is in Stykkishólmur, a harbour town on the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. The exact location is marked on the map below the live player.
When is the best time to watch the Stykkishólmur webcam?
Morning and early afternoon usually show the most boat activity, and summer evenings are bright late. Winter views can be dark or affected by storms, so check the weather block first.
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