Stöðvarfjörður is recorded as Stǫðvarfjǫrðr (Old Norse: [ˈstɔðwɑz̠ˌfjɔrðz̠]) in the Landnámabók[1] as having been settled by Þórhaddur 'The Old' from Trondheim, Norway.

Archaeological investigation of the site at the farm Stöð [ˈstœːθ] in Stöðvarfjörður has revealed two Viking-age longhouses, the older of which was (from C-14 dating) built shortly after the year 800.

There is an unscheduled and unused airport with a grass runway in Breiðdalsvík, 20 km (12 mi) from Stöðvarfjörður.

Most of the young people have left,[16] thus the community youth hall has been closed due to disuse.

The centre also hosts live music events, exhibitions, and visiting artists, providing a cultural hub for the town.

[17] There is also an internet café / general store (Brekkan [ˈprɛhkan], formerly called Svarti Folinn), an outdoor swimming pool, self-service petrol station, ATM, bus stop and other services.

His footballing career started at local youth club Súlan, but he is best known for his spell at Reading in England where he played 281 games, 72 of which were in the Premier League.