Stykkisholmur town is often called the capital of Snaefellsnes. The township has put great effort into renovating old landmarks and houses and the ones owned by Danish traders and merchants at the close of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th have been restored to their original form. The Norwegian House has been restored in the same manner and is now the local folk museum. There are nearly 2700 small islands on the bay north of Stykkisholmur and popular cruises are operated where one can take in unusual rock formations and enjoy a bird life paradise, enjoy scallop tasting, whale watching, and spectacular tidal currents.

In the 1936, the Sisters of the St Francis order built a catholic church and a convent in Stykkisholmur and later they built a hospital and printing works. Good hotels are in town, as well as guesthouses and a camping site, and good restaurants offer international cuisine. Lakes and rivers that offer good trout and salmon fishing are in the vicinity. The distance from Reykjavik is 173

The village features picturesque old houses, the oldest of which, the Norwegian House, is a folk museum, where exhibitions are frequently held. Local handcraft can be admired and bought in Gallery Lára, as well as the shop Setta in Egilshús. The new church at Borg is worth a visit. Concerts are given there every fortnight during summer.

The Snæfellsnes peninsula and Breiðafjörður bay are renowned for their natural beauty and remarkable wildlife. There are several pleasant hikes to be made within the Stykkishólmur area. A walk along Súgandisey by the harbour will reveal a unique panoramic view.

The nearby mountains of Helgafell, Drápuhlíðarfjall and Kerlingarfjall are also worth the hike and are easily accessible. The visitor sailing among the islands of Breiðafjörður will see the varied birdlife at close quarters and might even spot a sea eagle. The sea is also teeming with creatures big and small, and the ebb and tide in the narrow straits between islands is a spectacular sight.