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Things to see in Siglufjörður (Iceland): 15 places and when to go
Siglufjörður is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are Héðinsfjörður, Strákar and Brík Lighthouse. The best time to come is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 22 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 66.149, -18.9087
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (5) · Museums and art (4) · Architecture (3) · Hiking (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- February to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and April.
- Nearest airport
- AEY Akureyri, 67 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Skeggjabrekkuhyrna, at 907 m.
What to see in Siglufjörður
The places in and around Siglufjörður, 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.
- HéðinsfjörðurNature7.5 km
- StrákarMountain in Iceland3.0 km
- Brík LighthouseLighthouse in Iceland14 km
- MánárfjallMountain in Iceland4.5 km
- SelvíkurnefLighthouse in Iceland2.2 km
- SkeggjabrekkuhyrnaMountain in Iceland11 km
- Herring Era MuseumMaritime museum in Siglufjörður, Iceland268 m
- TorfnafjallMountain in Iceland6.6 km
- VíkurhyrnaMountain in Iceland7.9 km
- SiglunesLighthouse in Iceland6.3 km
- Emergency ShelterHiking6.7 km
- Folk Music CentreMuseum144 m
- Gallerí Fríða GylfadóttirMuseum612 m
- Saga FotograficaMuseum372 m
- Segull 67 BreweryBrewery271 m
When to go to Siglufjörður
The best time to visit Siglufjörður 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.
- JanPossible3:47
- FebBest time7:42
- MarBest time11:09
- AprPossible14:56
- MayBest time18:42
- JunBest time22:16
- JulBest time20:24
- AugBest time16:29
- SepBest time12:40
- OctBest time9:00
- NovPossible5:06
- DecPossible1:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 42. In May, 15 of the 15 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 Siglufjörður
The nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY, Akureyri), 67 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
- Laufásbær10 places47 km
- Sauðárkrókur21 places56 km
- Akureyri44 places65 km
- Húsavík12 places71 km
- Skagaströnd6 places73 km
- Saurbæjarkirkja9 places84 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Siglufjörður?
The best known: Héðinsfjörður, Strákar, Brík Lighthouse, Mánárfjall, Selvíkurnef. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Siglufjörður?
February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 22 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 42.
How do you get to Siglufjörður?
The nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Siglufjörður as the destination and these 15 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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