Miðfjörður

Miðfjörður is a small fjord in the northwest of Iceland.[1]

North across Miðfjörður to Hvammstangi
Marsh of Austurá river and Miðfjörður, November 2007

The fjord has a length of 14 km and a width of up to 3,5 km.[1]

Miðfjörður is fed by the river Austurá and empties onto Húnaflói bay. The town of Hvammstangi is located at the eastern side of the fjord.<ref[2]

The main highway through rural Iceland, Route 1, passes by the southern tip of Miðfjörður.[2]

See also

References
  1. Íslandshandbókin. Náttúra, saga of sérkenni. Reykjavík 1989, pp.329-330
  2. Ísland Vegaatlas. Ferðakort. Reykjavík 2006, p.15


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