Stykkishólmur: Town on Snæfellsnes
Distance from Reykjavík, the state of the Baldur ferry and the Flatey boat, and Norwegian House hours, checked on November 6, 2026.
Stykkishólmur is a town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, 172 km from Reykjavík on the shortest route listed by Vegagerðin.Vegalengdir: Reykjavík - Stykkishólmur (source checked 2026-11-06)Baldur's regular sailing schedule is not in effect in early November 2026, because the ferry's operator says Baldur is in dry dock and expected to remain there until late November.Baldur sailing schedule (source checked 2026-11-06)
Key takeaways
- Stykkishólmur had 1,218 residents in its urban nucleus on 1 January 2026, more than Ólafsvík (978), Grundarfjörður (810), Hellissandur (365) and Rif (139) in the same Statistics Iceland table. Population by urban nuclei, sex and age 1 January 1998-2026 (MAN030101) (source checked 2026-11-06)
- The shortest route from Reykjavík to Stykkishólmur is 172 km, all paved, over Route 1, Route 54, Route 56 (Vatnaleið) and Route 58 (Stykkishólmsvegur), according to Vegagerðin. Vegalengdir: Reykjavík - Stykkishólmur (source checked 2026-11-06)
- Ferjuleiðir says Baldur is in dry dock in Hafnarfjörður and is expected to remain there until late November, so the regular Baldur schedule from Stykkishólmur is not in effect. Baldur sailing schedule (source checked 2026-11-06)
- The passenger boat Sjöfn sails to and from Flatey on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays in the 30 October to 20 November 2026 schedule, and Flatey passengers must book in advance. Baldur sailing schedule (source checked 2026-11-06) Baldur sailing schedule (source checked 2026-11-06)
- The Norwegian House at Hafnargata 5 in Stykkishólmur lists fall 2026 hours of Tuesday to Friday 13:00 to 16:00 and Saturday 12:00 to 15:00, and gives out the Library of Water access code. The Norwegian house - Regional museum of Snæfellsnes (source checked 2026-11-06) Vatnasafn - The Library of Water (source checked 2026-11-06)
| Fact | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Snæfellsnes peninsula | |
| Population (urban nucleus, 1 January 2026) | 1,218 | Statistics Iceland table MAN030101 |
| Distance from Reykjavík | 172 km on the shortest route, all paved | Vegagerðin distance tool |
| Roads from Reykjavík | Route 1, Route 54, Route 56 (Vatnaleið), Route 58 (Stykkishólmsvegur) | Shortest route listed by Vegagerðin |
| Baldur ferry | In dry dock, expected to remain until late November; regular schedule not in effect | Ferjuleiðir, ferja.is |
| Flatey boat (Sjöfn), 30 October to 20 November 2026 | Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays; booking required | Ferjuleiðir, ferja.is |
| Norwegian House, fall 2026 | Tuesday to Friday 13:00 to 16:00, Saturday 12:00 to 15:00; adults 1,800 ISK | Hafnargata 5 |
| Road conditions | umferdin.is | Vegagerðin |
Population, road distance, ferry status and museum hours on this page come from Statistics Iceland, Vegagerðin, Ferjuleiðir and the Norwegian House museum.
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What is Stykkishólmur?
Stykkishólmur is a town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Statistics Iceland counted 1,218 residents in the Stykkishólmur urban nucleus on 1 January 2026, more than the 978 in Ólafsvík, 810 in Grundarfjörður, 365 in Hellissandur and 139 in Rif, the four other Snæfellsnes nuclei in the same table.Population by urban nuclei, sex and age 1 January 1998-2026 (MAN030101) (source checked 2026-11-06)
How far is Stykkishólmur from Reykjavík and which roads do you take?
Stykkishólmur is 172 km from Reykjavík on the shortest route in Vegagerðin's distance tool, and the tool lists all 172 km as paved. The route runs through the Hvalfjörður tunnel and over Route 1 (Ring Road), Route 54, Route 56 (Vatnaleið) and Route 58 (Stykkishólmsvegur). The tool lists no driving time.Vegalengdir: Reykjavík - Stykkishólmur (source checked 2026-11-06)
Is the Baldur ferry from Stykkishólmur running in November 2026?
The regular sailing schedule of the Baldur ferry from Stykkishólmur is not in effect in early November 2026. The ferry's operator, Ferjuleiðir, states on ferja.is that Baldur is in dry dock in Hafnarfjörður and is expected to remain there until late November, and that the regular schedule does not apply while the vessel is in dry dock.Baldur sailing schedule (source checked 2026-11-06)
“Baldur is in dry dock in Hafnarfjörður. The vessel is expected to remain in dry dock until late November.”
The operator's sailing schedule page carries the current notice.
Can you get to Flatey from Stykkishólmur in November 2026?
Ferjuleiðir says the passenger boat Sjöfn from Ísafjörður operates sailings between Stykkishólmur and Flatey on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays while Baldur is in dry dock, in a schedule covering 30 October to 20 November 2026. Passengers to and from Flatey must be booked in advance, and the boat does not stay on the island: it departs back as soon as loading and unloading have been completed.Baldur sailing schedule (source checked 2026-11-06)Baldur sailing schedule (source checked 2026-11-06)
On Friday, 6 November 2026, the schedule listed a departure from Stykkishólmur at 15:00 and a departure from Flatey at 16:10.Baldur sailing schedule (source checked 2026-11-06)
When is the Norwegian House in Stykkishólmur open and what does it cost?
The Norwegian House, the regional museum of Snæfellsnes at Hafnargata 5 in Stykkishólmur, lists fall 2026 opening hours of Tuesday to Friday 13:00 to 16:00 and Saturday 12:00 to 15:00. Admission is 1,800 ISK for adults, 1,500 ISK for groups of ten or more, 1,250 ISK for seniors and students, and free for visitors aged 18 and younger.The Norwegian house - Regional museum of Snæfellsnes (source checked 2026-11-06)
The museum describes the Norwegian House as built in 1832 and as the first wood-frame residence with two full-sized storeys in Iceland.The Norwegian house - Regional museum of Snæfellsnes (source checked 2026-11-06)Its fall 2026 hours and admission are published on the museum's own site.
How do you visit the Library of Water in Stykkishólmur?
The Library of Water (Vatnasafn) in Stykkishólmur is an installation by the artist Roni Horn, and the Norwegian House museum says the access code can be obtained at the Norwegian House. According to the museum, the collection includes 24 glass columns with water from the main glaciers of Iceland.Vatnasafn - The Library of Water (source checked 2026-11-06)Vatnasafn - The Library of Water (source checked 2026-11-06)
The museum's Library of Water page states in Icelandic: “Í Norska húsinu er hægt að fá aðgangskóða að Vatnasafni.” (in English: the access code to Vatnasafn can be obtained at the Norwegian House).Vatnasafn - The Library of Water (source checked 2026-11-06)
How do you check road conditions to Stykkishólmur?
Vegagerðin, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, publishes driving and road conditions on umferdin.is, which is available in Icelandic, English and Polish. The shortest route from Reykjavík to Stykkishólmur uses Route 1, Route 54, Route 56 and Route 58.Vegagerðin (English) (source checked 2026-11-06)Vegalengdir: Reykjavík - Stykkishólmur (source checked 2026-11-06)
Vegagerðin's English site states: “The watch stations update information on driving conditions and road conditions on umferdin.is, currently available in English and Polish, as well as Icelandic.”Vegagerðin (English) (source checked 2026-11-06)
Planning help
Stykkishólmur FAQs
Quick answers with safety notes where it matters.
What is the population of Stykkishólmur?
Statistics Iceland recorded 1,218 residents in the Stykkishólmur urban nucleus on 1 January 2026 (checked November 6, 2026).
How far is Stykkishólmur from Reykjavík?
Vegagerðin's distance tool lists the shortest route from Reykjavík to Stykkishólmur as 172 km, all of it paved, over Route 1, Route 54, Route 56 (Vatnaleið) and Route 58 (Stykkishólmsvegur) (checked November 6, 2026).
Is there a ferry from Stykkishólmur?
The operator, Ferjuleiðir, says Baldur is in dry dock in Hafnarfjörður and is expected to remain there until late November, and that Baldur's regular sailing schedule is not in effect while it is in dry dock. The passenger boat Sjöfn from Ísafjörður sails to and from Flatey on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and Flatey passengers must be booked in advance (checked November 6, 2026).
When is the Norwegian House in Stykkishólmur open?
The museum lists fall 2026 hours of Tuesday to Friday 13:00 to 16:00 and Saturday 12:00 to 15:00, with adult admission at 1,800 ISK and free admission for visitors aged 18 and younger (checked November 6, 2026).
What is the Library of Water?
Vatnasafn, the Library of Water, is an installation by the artist Roni Horn in Stykkishólmur. The Norwegian House museum says visitors can get the access code there, and describes 24 glass columns with water from the main glaciers of Iceland (checked November 6, 2026).
How do you check road conditions to Stykkishólmur?
Vegagerðin, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, says its watch stations update driving and road conditions on umferdin.is, which is available in English, Polish and Icelandic.
For national population totals and trends to put local figures in context, see our Iceland statistics.