Visit Egilsstaðir
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Art & Culture
- Countryside
Egilsstaðir: How to get there?
165 ml from Akureyri by car or bus
Egilsstaðir: See when to go?
All year round
Egilsstaðir: For how long?
One day
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Iceland
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Egilsstaðir Holidays
A pleasant town and a base from which to explore the surroundings, including Iceland's only forest!
Egilsstaðir: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
A pleasant town and a base from which to explore the surroundings, including Iceland's only forest!
My suggestion
Do not limit yourself to just the town itself but discover the surroundings.
Iceland: our articles for your holidays
Between sea and mountains: the East Fjords
The East Fjords are a little known region, we often stop before, at the Jokulsarlon on route 1, where you can experience these places in a short amount of time. However, the view of the fjords can be amazing, and some places deserve that you take the time to discover them.
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Crossing over the arctic circle on Grimsey island
Grimsey is a small Icelandic island situated about 25 miles north of Iceland and the arctic polar circle runs through it. The spot is also ideal for watching bird colonies.
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On the F35
Only open when the centre of the country is no longer under snow, Route F35 is one of the most legendary in Iceland: rocky and wild, it winds its way through the most desolate and mountainous regions of the island. An exceptional road trip of discovery during the summer months!
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A day on the peninsula of Snæfellsnes
The peninsula of Snæfellsnes, made famous by Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth, contains most of Iceland's magnificent landscapes and is just a few hours' drive from the capital. In one day—or two, if you have the time—, you can discover superb panoramic views and various natural places of interest.
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