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Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður is a town in Northeastern Region district, Iceland of about 1,190 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are The Herring Era Museum, Strákar and Flókadalur.

66.1520° N, 18.9081° WPop. 1,190

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km96
Must-see32
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Siglufjörður

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Siglufjörður
  2. Siglunesbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sauðanesbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mánárfjallviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Flókadalurviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Leyningsfosswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Siglufjörður
Today’s loopSiglufjörðurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Siglufjörður?

The Herring Era Museum (museum, about 1 km), Strákar (viewpoint, about 3 km), Folk Music Centre (museum, about 1 km), Flókadalur (viewpoint, about 22 km), Selvíkurnef (beach, about 3 km), Leyningsfoss (waterfall, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Siglufjörður?

96 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls, 3 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Siglufjörður?

Hvanneyrarskál, about 1 km by road; Hafnarhyrna (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Siglufjörður?

Siglufjörður, about 3 km by road; Selvíkurnef (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Siglufjörður?

Start in Siglufjörður, visit Siglunes, then Sauðanes, then Mánárfjall, then Flókadalur, then Leyningsfoss, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

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