Neskaupstaður
This compact Icelandic town on the fjord Norðfjörður, with mountains rising directly behind and the Norwegian Sea at its edge, Neskaupstaður stretches along the waterfront for several kilometres, making it one of the more elongated settlements in the East Fjords. The town earned the nickname "Little Moscow" in the 20th century for its strong socialist tradition, and today hosts the East Iceland regional hospital alongside a nine-hole golf course on the banks of the Norðfjörður river.
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- Population1,481
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.5 km1.6 mi
Neskaupstaður: quick answers
Where is Neskaupstaður?
Neskaupstaður is in Iceland.
How do you get to Neskaupstaður?
The nearest airport is Norðfjörður (NOR), about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Neskaupstaður?
The warmest month is July, averaging 9°C48°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -3°C27°F. The wettest month is October, with about 172 mm6.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Neskaupstaður?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 1 restaurant, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Neskaupstaður?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Seyðisfjörður, Egilsstaðir and Eskifjordur.