Landeyjahöfn

Landeyjahöfn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlantˌeiːjaˌhœpn̥]), also previously referred to as Bakkafjöruhöfn [ˈpahkaˌfjœːrʏˌhœpn̥], is a roll-on/roll-off ferry terminal and harbour serving the Herjólfur ferry to Vestmannaeyjar island.

It was constructed specifically for the purpose of reducing the sailing distance from Vestmannaeyjar to the mainland.

Being constructed on sand, it has had considerable issues with sand/silt buildup and needs to be dredged regularly.

When sailing between Vestmannaeyjar and Landeyjahöfn, it runs purely on electricity.

The system saves around 50,000 litres of fuel per week and 3.5 million tonnes of CO2 per year.