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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.
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 (5) · Mountains (4) · Museums and art (4) · Hiking (3) · Architecture (1) · Food and drink (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.
- BotnatindurMountain in Iceland25 km
- HerfellMountain in Iceland20 km
- TungufellMountain in Iceland18 km
- AtlavíkA cove by Lagarfljót in Eastern Iceland26 km
- BrimnesvitiLighthouse in Iceland29 km
- SkúmhötturMountain in Iceland25 km
- Austri BreweryBrewery947 m
- Hallormsstaður CliffsHiking25 km
- Hallormsstaður MoorsHiking24 km
- Icelandic Wartime MuseumMuseum27 km
- Reindeer ParkWith kids · Wildlife3.2 km
- SænautaselMuseum52 km
- Seyðisfjardar ChurchLutheran church in Seyðisfjardar, Iceland18 km
- Skaftfell. Center for Visual Art, East IcelandMuseum19 km
- The East Iceland Heritage MuseumMuseum535 m
- The KnollsHiking24 km
- Vök BathsHot spring bath4.7 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.
- JanPossible4:19
- FebBest time7:53
- MarBest time11:11
- AprPossible14:49
- MayBest time18:21
- JunBest time21:14
- JulBest time19:51
- AugBest time16:17
- SepBest time12:39
- OctBest time9:08
- NovPossible5:29
- DecPossible2:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Neskaupstaður12 places36 km
- Kaupfélagslóð13 places40 km
- Stöðvarfjörður12 places54 km
- Djúpivogur10 places68 km
- Höfn32 places117 km
- Sigurðarskáli6 places120 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Egilsstaðir?
The best known: Botnatindur, Herfell, Tungufell, Atlavík, Brimnesviti. 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 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.
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