Beach near Egilsstadir, Iceland

Egilsstadir Travel Guide

Iceland

Egilsstadir is a small town in eastern Iceland, with a population of 2,303. It is one of the country’s inland settlements, rather than a coastal beach destination.

Most travellers arrive through Egilsstadir Airport, which serves the town directly. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan coastal excursions elsewhere in Iceland if beaches are a priority.

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Local time

2,303

Population

1,077 miles away

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Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Egilsstadir

Jan

0°19

Feb

2°16

Mar

1°20

Apr

4°15

May

11°11

Jun

13°17

Jul

15°14

Aug

14°13

Sep

10°19

Oct

5°16

Nov

2°17

Dec

1°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Egilsstadir

  1. Egilsstaðir

    historic site

    1.1 km

  2. Héraðsskjalasafn Austfirðinga

    museum

    1.7 km

  3. Valaskjálf

    music venue

    1.7 km

  4. East Iceland Heritage Museum

    museum

    1.7 km

  5. Egilsstaðakirkja

    christian place of worship

    1.4 km

  6. Visit Austurland

    historic site

    0.9 km

  7. Skógræktarfélag Djúpavogs

    park

    1.8 km

  8. Tjarnargarður

    park

    1.6 km

Getting there

Egilsstadir Airport · 0 km

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