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Things to see in Stöðvarfjörður (Iceland): 12 places and when to go
Stöðvarfjörður is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (5), Architecture (5). The best known are Steinasafn Petru, Digritindur and Hafnarnesviti. The best time to come is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 20 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 64.8357, -13.8807
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (5) · Architecture (5) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- February to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and April.
- Nearest airport
- EGS Egilsstaðir, 55 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Þúfutindur, at 1,091 m.
What to see in Stöðvarfjörður
The places in and around Stöðvarfjörður, 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.
- Steinasafn PetruMuseum3 m
- DigritindurMountain in Iceland13 km
- HafnarnesvitiLighthouse in Iceland6.9 km
- KlofatindurMountain in Iceland11 km
- KötturMountain in Iceland6.3 km
- MiðmundatindurMountain in Iceland12 km
- SelnesLighthouse in Iceland8.1 km
- ÞúfutindurMountain in Iceland12 km
- KambanesLighthouse in Iceland4.3 km
- StreitiLighthouse in Iceland13 km
- Vattarnestangi lighthouseLighthouse in Iceland14 km
- BreiðdalsseturMuseum7.8 km
When to go to Stöðvarfjörður
The best time to visit Stöðvarfjörður is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and 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
- FebBest time7:59
- MarBest time11:12
- AprPossible14:45
- MayBest time18:11
- JunBest time20:52
- JulBest time19:36
- AugBest time16:12
- SepBest time12:38
- OctBest time9:11
- NovPossible5:39
- DecPossible3:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 07. 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 Stöðvarfjörður
The nearest main airport is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS, Egilsstaðir), 55 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
- Djúpivogur10 places28 km
- Neskaupstaður12 places36 km
- Egilsstaðir17 places54 km
- Kaupfélagslóð13 places77 km
- Höfn32 places89 km
- Sigurðarskáli6 places131 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Stöðvarfjörður?
The best known: Steinasafn Petru, Digritindur, Hafnarnesviti, Klofatindur, Köttur. 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 Stöðvarfjörður?
February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 20 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 07.
How do you get to Stöðvarfjörður?
The nearest main airport is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS), 55 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stöðvarfjörður 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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