Region
Eastfjords
700 km from Reykjavik
Neskaupstadur: Iceland's Easternmost Town
Iceland's easternmost town: a remote fishing community reached through a mountain tunnel, with good museums and steep fjord scenery.
Population
~1,500
Eastfjords • Easternmost town
Neskaupstadur sits at the end of the road in East Iceland; it is the country's easternmost town. Reached through the Oddsskard tunnel, this fishing community sees few tourists. It has good museums, steep mountains on every side, and a working harbor.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
The tunnel to Neskaupstadur is open year-round, but check road conditions in winter for the approach roads.
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Population
~1,500
Largest town in Eastfjords
Known for
Easternmost town
Maritime heritage and museums
Top Attractions in Neskaupstadur
Maritime Museum
Fishing heritage and local history
Paskahellir Cave
Sea cave accessible at low tide
Natural History Museum
Local flora, fauna, and geology
Art Museum
Works by Icelandic artists
Mountain Hiking
Peaks above town with ocean views
Norðfjörður
The fjord the town sits on
How to Get to Neskaupstadur
From Egilsstadir: 70 km (1 hour) via Route 92 through the Oddsskard tunnel.
From Reykjavik: Fly to Egilsstadir (1 hour), then drive to Neskaupstadur. Or drive 8-9 hours via Route 1.
The tunnel: The 7.5 km Oddsskard tunnel (opened 2017) provides year-round access and ended the town's winter isolation.
Best Time to Visit Neskaupstadur
Summer: Midnight sun, best hiking conditions, Paskahellir cave accessible.
Winter: Northern Lights and quiet streets. The tunnel keeps the town accessible, but check road conditions.
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