Reykholar, a tiny village on the north part of the Westfjord, is a place of natural beauty and historical interest.  The village, with a population of about 120 inhabitants, is blessed with plenty of geothermal water in the surrounding area.
<h2>Culture and industry in Reykholar</h2>
This source of hot water is the key to the success of a seaweed processing factory being the main industry in Reykholar. The company harvests the abundant seaweed rock grounds at Breidafjordur and produces pure dried algal meal, using the geothermal water.
The Reykholar farm &#8211; one of the biggest and most valuable farm in Iceland for centuries &#8211; was perhaps so prosperous because of the diversity of natural wealth in the area. From the abundance of seals, fish and mussels, to the collection of seaweed and eider down.
The National Museum of Iceland maintains the church at nearby Stadur, built in 1864. The church is quite unusual and well preserved. It is one of the first painted wooden churches in Iceland, in times when tar was the usual preservative.
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Reykholar

Safety & Responsibility

Check the weather forecast and road conditions every day.

Weather can be unpredictable

Put litter in the bin and recycle when possible.

Help keep Iceland clean

Follow the Icelandic road rules, and remember that off-roading is strictly forbidden as it damages natural landscapes.

Safe roads, safe people

Keep to marked trails and read any warning and safety signs. If in doubt, use common sense or turn back.

Reykholar

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