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About Neskaupstaður & Norðfjörður
Neskaupstaður is the largest town in the Eastfjords region, sitting at the end of Norðfjörður (North Fjord).
Neskaupstaður is the largest town in the Eastfjords region, sitting at the end of Norðfjörður (North Fjord).
Neskaupstaður & Norðfjörður is a point of interest in east-iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
Neskaupstaður is the largest town in the Eastfjords region, sitting at the end of Norðfjörður (North Fjord). The town has a thriving fish processing industry, a good museum (Tryggvasafn art museum) and excellent hiking access into the surrounding mountains. Nearby the dramatic Oddsskarð mountain pass connects Neskaupstaður to the Ring Road and offers panoramic views of the fjord system. The town hosts the Bræðslan music festival in late July.
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Neskaupstaður is the largest town in the Eastfjords region, sitting at the end of Norðfjörður (North Fjord).
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