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Welcome to Blönduós

Situated at the mouth of the river Blanda. The small town is a commercial hub for an extensive livestock farming areas. The Blanda River splits the town in two, along a deep rock lined bed with murky glacier water.  Its source is in inland ice fields. There is a fine viewpoint on a raised beach bluff above the town. Accommodation in Blönduós is at the hotel Sveitarsetrið and the guesthouse Glaðheimar and The Summerhouse guesthouse, a camping site is by Norðurlandsvegur. The town has a bank, post office, hospital etc. Two galleries Spuni and Heimaiðjan offer local handicrafts.  There is a swimming pool and a golf course. For further information contact the tourist information centre.