The town's main port is situated on a natural bay and is sheltered by the islet Stykki, from which the town's name is derived. In Stykkishólmur, travelers can set forth on unforgettable sight-seeing tours and gaze at the innumerable islands of Breiðafjörður. Generally speaking, the tourist services in Stykkishólmur are quite diverse, offering both saltwater and freshwater fishing, for example.

Stykkishólmur is about 175 kilometers away from Reykjavík (by way of the Hvalfjörður Tunnel) or a two-hour drive.