Fáskrúðsfjörður
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Fáskrúðsfjörður is a village in eastern Iceland.It has a population of 662 and constitutes one of the villages composing the municipality of Fjarðabyggð.GeographyFáskrúðsfjörður, located on the same-named fjord, lies between Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. It is one of the easternmost settlements of Iceland.The other neighbouring villages composing the municipality of Fjarðabyggð are: Eskifjörður (1,043 inh.), Mjóifjörður (35 inh.), Neskaupstaður (1,437 inh.), Reyðarfjörður (1,102 inh.) and Stöðvarfjörður (203 inh.).History and cultureFáskrúðsfjörður was home to a hospital founded to serve French fishermen. The former hospital building has now been restored as a hotel.The village is now a centre for visitors viewing the Northern Lights.Twin towns Gravelines (France)Photogallery
