Egilsstaðir
The largest settlement in east Iceland, Egilsstaðir sits on the banks of the Lagarfljót river and serves as the region's main commercial and service hub, with roads converging here from all directions. For its size, it has a reasonable spread of cafés and restaurants, and the mountains of the eastern region are close by.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population2,572
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.2 mi
Egilsstaðir: quick answers
Where is Egilsstaðir?
Egilsstaðir is in Iceland.
How do you get to Egilsstaðir?
The nearest airport is Egilsstaðir (EGS), about 9 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Egilsstaðir?
The warmest month is July, averaging 10°C50°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -5°C22°F. The wettest month is January, with about 154 mm6.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Egilsstaðir?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants, 2 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Egilsstaðir?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Seyðisfjörður, Neskaupstaður and Eskifjordur.