Residential area by Hólsá and south of Safamýri.

Before, Þykkvibær was flooded in every way. People had to wade up to the waist or deeper to get between towns and it was difficult to deal with haymaking. In addition, the lakes broke the land.

In 1923, a powerful prelude was built across Djúpós and is now a road along the dam.

The settlement is old in Þykkvabær, first mentioned around 1220. Before that, there was some erosion from the sand.

A primary school was established in Þykkvabær in 1892 and it was the first rural school in Rangárvallasýsla. After making the dam for Djúpós, horticulture increased and Þykkvibær is a picturesque place in every way.

Þykkvibær is now known in Iceland for growing potatoes.

• Destination

  South Iceland

• Country

  Iceland

• Type of experience

  Culture

• Best time to visit

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Landeyjahöfn
  • Vestmannaeyjar Airport