# Things to see in Egilsstaðir (Iceland): 17 places and when to go

> Egilsstaðir is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (4), Museums and art (4). The best known are Botnatindur, Herfell and Tungufell. The best time to come is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 21 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/egilsstadir/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Iceland · 65.2674, -14.395
- **Places:** 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/naturaleza/) (5) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/montana/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/museos/) (4) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/senderismo/) (3) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/arquitectura/) (1) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/gastronomia/) (1)
- **Best time:** February to March and May to October.
- **Also possible:** November to January and April.
- **Nearest airport:** EGS Egilsstaðir, 1.8 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Skúmhöttur, at 1,182 m.

## What to see in Egilsstaðir

The places in and around Egilsstaðir, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Botnatindur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/botnatindur/): Mountain in Iceland · 25 km
- [Herfell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/herfell/): Mountain in Iceland · 20 km
- [Tungufell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/tungufell/): Mountain in Iceland · 18 km
- [Atlavík](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/atlavik/): A cove by Lagarfljót in Eastern Iceland · 26 km
- [Brimnesviti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/brimnes/): Lighthouse in Iceland · 29 km
- [Skúmhöttur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/skumhottur/): Mountain in Iceland · 25 km
- [Austri Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/austri-brewery/): Brewery · 947 m
- [Hallormsstaður Cliffs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/hallormsstadur-cliffs/): Hiking · 25 km
- [Hallormsstaður Moors](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/hallormsstadur-moors/): Hiking · 24 km
- [Icelandic Wartime Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/icelandic-wartime-museum/): Museum · 27 km
- [Reindeer Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/reindeer-park/): With kids · Wildlife · 3.2 km
- [Sænautasel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/saenautasel/): Museum · 52 km
- [Seyðisfjardar Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/seydisfjardarkirkja/): Lutheran church in Seyðisfjardar, Iceland · 18 km
- [Skaftfell. Center for Visual Art, East Iceland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/skaftfell-center-for-visual-art-east-iceland/): Museum · 19 km
- [The East Iceland Heritage Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/the-east-iceland-heritage-museum/): Museum · 535 m
- [The Knolls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/the-knolls/): Hiking · 24 km
- [Vök Baths](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/vok-baths/): Hot spring bath · 4.7 km

## When to go to Egilsstaðir

The best time to visit Egilsstaðir is **February to March and May to October**; also possible: November to January and April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 4 h 19 |
| February | Best time | 7 h 53 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 11 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 49 |
| May | Best time | 18 h 21 |
| June | Best time | 21 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 19 h 51 |
| August | Best time | 16 h 17 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 39 |
| October | Best time | 9 h 08 |
| November | Possible | 5 h 29 |
| December | Possible | 2 h 45 |

In June there are 21 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 45. In May, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.

When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Egilsstaðir

The nearest main airport is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS, Egilsstaðir), 1.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=65.2674%2C-14.395)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.2674%2C-14.395)

## Other towns nearby

- [Neskaupstaður](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/neskaupstadur/): 12 places · 36 km
- [Kaupfélagslóð](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/kaupfelagslod/): 13 places · 40 km
- [Stöðvarfjörður](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/stodvarfjordur/): 12 places · 54 km
- [Djúpivogur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/djupivogur/): 10 places · 68 km
- [Höfn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/hofn/): 32 places · 117 km
- [Sigurðarskáli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/sigurdarskali/): 6 places · 120 km

And all of Iceland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Egilsstaðir?

The best known: [Botnatindur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/botnatindur/), [Herfell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/herfell/), [Tungufell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/tungufell/), [Atlavík](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/atlavik/), [Brimnesviti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/brimnes/). In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Egilsstaðir?

February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 21 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 45.

### How do you get to Egilsstaðir?

The nearest main airport is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS), 1.8 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.2674%2C-14.395) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Egilsstaðir as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).