Blönduós
Appearance
Template:Infobox Icelandic municipality Blönduós is a town and municipality in the north of Iceland.
Geography
Blönduós is situated on Route 1 at the mouth of the glacial river Blanda for which it is named (Blöndu is an oblique case of Blanda). On a hill above the town is a church with striking architecture that is intended to resemble a volcanic crater.
Blönduós does not have a good harbour, but the settlement's main role is as a dairy service centre for the surrounding farm areas.
Notable people
- María Ólafsdóttir (born 1993), singer, musician, and actress
Photogallery
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Houses in Blönduós
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A boat in drydock
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Mouth of Blanda river
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The new parish church in Blönduós
References
External links
- Official website
- Blönduós travel guide from Wikivoyage