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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.
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 (10) · Mountains (8) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (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.
- NorðfjarðarflóiBay6.8 km
- VöðlavíkBay15 km
- AkurfellMountain in Iceland11 km
- GilsártindurMountain in Iceland4.9 km
- HólafjallMountain in Iceland12 km
- LokatindurMountain in Iceland3.0 km
- LolliMountain in Iceland4.5 km
- NáttmálahnjúkurMountain in Iceland12 km
- BægsliMountain in Iceland15 km
- DalatangavitiLighthouse in Iceland15 km
- HádegistindurMountain in Iceland14 km
- The Jósafat Hinriksson’s Maritime MuseumMuseum4 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.
- JanPossible4:23
- FebPossible7:55
- MarPossible11:11
- AprPossible14:48
- MayBest time18:18
- JunBest time21:07
- JulBest time19:46
- AugBest time16:16
- SepBest time12:38
- OctBest time9:09
- NovPossible5:32
- DecPossible2:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Egilsstaðir17 places36 km
- Stöðvarfjörður12 places36 km
- Kaupfélagslóð13 places43 km
- Djúpivogur10 places61 km
- Höfn32 places121 km
- Sigurðarskáli6 places146 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Neskaupstaður?
The best known: Norðfjarðarflói, Vöðlavík, Akurfell, Gilsártindur, Hólafjall. 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 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.
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