EAST ICELAND
Neskaupstaður
Colourful town at the head of Norðfjörður surrounded by steep mountains and one of Iceland’s oldest protected nature reserves.
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About Neskaupstaður
Neskaupstaður is one of Iceland’s easternmost towns and sits between steep mountains and Norðfjörður. Its historic isolation helped create a strong local identity and cultural scene. Today visitors can explore museums, hiking routes, avalanche defences and the exceptional Neskaupstaður Nature Reserve directly from town.
Our practical tips
✓Continue right through town to the Nature Reserve rather than turning around at the harbour.
✓Neskaupstaður works well as a hiking base as well as a town stop.
Getting there and visiting
Access
Modern access is through the approximately 8 km Norðfjarðargöng road tunnel.