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Things to see in Kaupfélagslóð (Iceland): 13 places and when to go
Kaupfélagslóð is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (7), Nature (6), Hiking (5). The best known are Borgarfjörður eystri, Geldingafjall and Marteinshnjúkur. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 21 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 65.5281, -13.8166
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (7) · Nature (6) · Hiking (5) · Architecture (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- EGS Egilsstaðir, 38 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sönghofsfjall, at 648 m.
What to see in Kaupfélagslóð
The places in and around Kaupfélagslóð, 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.
- Borgarfjörður eystriNature2.5 km
- GeldingafjallMountain in Iceland9.0 km
- MarteinshnjúkurMountain in Iceland6.7 km
- SönghofsfjallMountain in Iceland9.0 km
- Glettinganes lighthouseLighthouse in Iceland9.8 km
- GrenmórMountain in Iceland10.0 km
- HádegisfjallMountain in Iceland4.2 km
- bei BakkagerdiHiking4.7 km
- BreiðuvíkurskáliMountains · Hiking9.8 km
- BrugghúsBrewery5 m
- BrunavikHiking4.4 km
- HúsavíkurskáliMountains · Hiking15 km
- StórurðHiking9.5 km
When to go to Kaupfélagslóð
The best time to visit Kaupfélagslóð 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.
- JanPossible4:10
- FebPossible7:50
- MarPossible11:10
- AprPossible14:51
- MayBest time18:27
- JunBest time21:29
- JulBest time20:00
- AugBest time16:21
- SepBest time12:39
- OctBest time9:06
- NovPossible5:22
- DecPossible2:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 21 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 29. In May, 13 of the 13 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 Kaupfélagslóð
The nearest main airport is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS, Egilsstaðir), 38 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 places40 km
- Neskaupstaður12 places43 km
- Stöðvarfjörður12 places77 km
- Djúpivogur10 places99 km
- Þeistareykir7 places149 km
- Höfn32 places155 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kaupfélagslóð?
The best known: Borgarfjörður eystri, Geldingafjall, Marteinshnjúkur, Sönghofsfjall, Glettinganes lighthouse. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kaupfélagslóð?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 21 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 29.
How do you get to Kaupfélagslóð?
The nearest main airport is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS), 38 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kaupfélagslóð as the destination and these 13 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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