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Things to see in Kjós (Iceland): 9 places and when to go
Kjós is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (3), Temples (1). The best known are Esja, Hvalfjörður and Hallgrímskirkja. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 64.3736, -21.5646
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (3) · Temples (1) · Hiking (1) · Hot springs (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 66 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Esja, at 914 m.
What to see in Kjós
The places in and around Kjós, 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.
When to go to Kjós
The best time to visit Kjós is May to October; also possible: November to 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.
- JanPossible4:46
- FebPossible8:04
- MarPossible11:13
- AprPossible14:42
- MayBest time18:01
- JunBest time20:31
- JulBest time19:22
- AugBest time16:06
- SepBest time12:37
- OctBest time9:15
- NovPossible5:49
- DecPossible3:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 28. In May, 9 of the 9 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 Kjós
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 66 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
- Þingvallakirkja19 places25 km
- Borgarnes13 places26 km
- Reykjavík100 places31 km
- Deildartunga6 places33 km
- Selfoss12 places56 km
- Selfoss28 places56 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kjós?
The best known: Esja, Hvalfjörður, Hallgrímskirkja, Helguvík, Lokufjall. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kjós?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 28.
How do you get to Kjós?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 66 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kjós as the destination and these 9 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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