# Things to see in Neskaupstaður (Iceland): 12 places and when to go

> Neskaupstaður is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (8), Architecture (1). The best known are Norðfjarðarflói, Vöðlavík and Akurfell. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 21 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 51. 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/neskaupstadur/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Iceland · 65.1472, -13.6888
- **Places:** 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/naturaleza/) (10) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/montana/) (8) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/arquitectura/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Also possible:** November to April.
- **Nearest airport:** EGS Egilsstaðir, 37 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Hólafjall, at 1,001 m.

## What to see in Neskaupstaður

The places in and around Neskaupstaður, 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.

- [Norðfjarðarflói](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/nordfjardarfloi/): Bay · 6.8 km
- [Vöðlavík](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/vodlavik/): Bay · 15 km
- [Akurfell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/akurfell/): Mountain in Iceland · 11 km
- [Gilsártindur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/gilsartindur/): Mountain in Iceland · 4.9 km
- [Hólafjall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/holafjall/): Mountain in Iceland · 12 km
- [Lokatindur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/lokatindur/): Mountain in Iceland · 3.0 km
- [Lolli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/lolli/): Mountain in Iceland · 4.5 km
- [Náttmálahnjúkur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/nattmalahnjukur/): Mountain in Iceland · 12 km
- [Bægsli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/baegsli/): Mountain in Iceland · 15 km
- [Dalatangaviti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/dalatangaviti/): Lighthouse in Iceland · 15 km
- [Hádegistindur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/hadegistindur/): Mountain in Iceland · 14 km
- [The Jósafat Hinriksson’s Maritime Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/the-josafat-hinriksson-s-maritime-museum/): Museum · 4 m

## When to go to Neskaupstaður

The best time to visit Neskaupstaður 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 4 h 23 |
| February | Possible | 7 h 55 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 11 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 48 |
| May | Best time | 18 h 18 |
| June | Best time | 21 h 07 |
| July | Best time | 19 h 46 |
| August | Best time | 16 h 16 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 38 |
| October | Best time | 9 h 09 |
| November | Possible | 5 h 32 |
| December | Possible | 2 h 51 |

In June there are 21 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 51. In May, 12 of the 12 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 Neskaupstaður

The nearest main airport is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS, Egilsstaðir), 37 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=65.1472%2C-13.6888)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.1472%2C-13.6888)

## Other towns nearby

- [Egilsstaðir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/egilsstadir/): 17 places · 36 km
- [Stöðvarfjörður](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/stodvarfjordur/): 12 places · 36 km
- [Kaupfélagslóð](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/kaupfelagslod/): 13 places · 43 km
- [Djúpivogur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/djupivogur/): 10 places · 61 km
- [Höfn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/hofn/): 32 places · 121 km
- [Sigurðarskáli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/sigurdarskali/): 6 places · 146 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 Neskaupstaður?

The best known: [Norðfjarðarflói](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/nordfjardarfloi/), [Vöðlavík](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/vodlavik/), [Akurfell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/akurfell/), [Gilsártindur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/gilsartindur/), [Hólafjall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/holafjall/). In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

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

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 21 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 51.

### How do you get to Neskaupstaður?

The nearest main airport is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS), 37 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.1472%2C-13.6888) opens the route on the map.

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

Create a trip with Neskaupstaður as the destination and these 12 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).