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Things to see in Laufásbær (Iceland): 10 places and when to go
Laufásbær is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (6), Museums and art (2). The best known are Kaldbakur, Kambsmýrarhnjúkur and Engjafjall. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 21 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 65.8937, -18.0718
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (6) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- AEY Akureyri, 26 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kambsmýrarhnjúkur, at 1,211 m.
What to see in Laufásbær
The places in and around Laufásbær, 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.
- KaldbakurMountain in Iceland13 km
- KambsmýrarhnjúkurMountain in Iceland15 km
- EngjafjallMountain in Iceland13 km
- KötlufjallMountain in Iceland12 km
- LeirdalsöxlMountain in Iceland11 km
- ViggaMountain in Iceland13 km
- Bruggsmidan BreweryBrewery14 km
- Grenivík Fishing MuseumMuseum7.8 km
- LaufáshnjúkurHiking1.0 km
- Old Turfhouse LaufásMuseum5 m
When to go to Laufásbær
The best time to visit Laufásbær 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.
- JanPossible3:57
- FebPossible7:45
- MarPossible11:09
- AprPossible14:54
- MayBest time18:36
- JunBest time21:54
- JulBest time20:14
- AugBest time16:26
- SepBest time12:40
- OctBest time9:02
- NovPossible5:13
- DecPossible2:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 21 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 04. 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 Laufásbær
The nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY, Akureyri), 26 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
- Akureyri44 places25 km
- Húsavík12 places37 km
- Siglufjörður15 places47 km
- Saurbæjarkirkja9 places50 km
- Þeistareykir7 places51 km
- Sauðárkrókur21 places73 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Laufásbær?
The best known: Kaldbakur, Kambsmýrarhnjúkur, Engjafjall, Kötlufjall, Leirdalsöxl. 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 Laufásbær?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 21 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 04.
How do you get to Laufásbær?
The nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY), 26 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Laufásbær 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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