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Things to see in Kolbeinsstaðakirkja (Iceland): 10 places and when to go
Kolbeinsstaðakirkja is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (6), Temples (1). The best known are Fagraskógarfjall, Gerðuberg and Hlíðarmúli. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 64.8215, -22.261
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Mountains (6) · Temples (1) · Hiking (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 95 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hrútaborg, at 819 m.
What to see in Kolbeinsstaðakirkja
The places in and around Kolbeinsstaðakirkja, 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.
- FagraskógarfjallNature · Mountains6.4 km
- GerðubergCliff in Iceland6.5 km
- HlíðarmúliMountain in Iceland11 km
- HróbjargastaðafjallMountain in Iceland8.4 km
- SvínafellMountain in Iceland14 km
- HrútaborgMountain in Iceland6.3 km
- KolbeinsstaðakirkjaChurch building in Iceland3 m
- RauðhálsarMountain in Iceland14 km
- EldborgHiking4.7 km
- Landbrotalaug hot springHot spring2.9 km
When to go to Kolbeinsstaðakirkja
The best time to visit Kolbeinsstaðakirkja 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.
- JanPossible4:33
- FebPossible7:59
- MarPossible11:12
- AprPossible14:45
- MayBest time18:11
- JunBest time20:51
- JulBest time19:36
- AugBest time16:12
- SepBest time12:38
- OctBest time9:11
- NovPossible5:39
- DecPossible3:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 08. In May, 10 of the 10 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 Kolbeinsstaðakirkja
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 95 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
- Borgarnes13 places34 km
- Deildartunga6 places44 km
- Kjós9 places60 km
- Malarrifsviti8 places74 km
- Reykjavík100 places76 km
- Hellissandur9 places77 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kolbeinsstaðakirkja?
The best known: Fagraskógarfjall, Gerðuberg, Hlíðarmúli, Hróbjargastaðafjall, Svínafell. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kolbeinsstaðakirkja?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 08.
How do you get to Kolbeinsstaðakirkja?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 95 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kolbeinsstaðakirkja as the destination and these 10 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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