3 Best Sights in Neskaupstaður, East Iceland and the Eastfjords

For some easy romantic walks, head to Neskaupstaður public park, a peat-rich nature reserve on the far east of town on the north side of the fjord with superb vistas. There are several trails (a bit boggy in places), one of which leads to Páskahellir (Easter Cave).

A pleasant trail leads through the Fólkvangur Neskaupstaðar nature reserve to reach Páskahellir (Easter Cave in English), where, according to legend, the sun can be seen dancing on Easter morning. Remarkable holes in the cave are impressions left by trees covered with lava in an ancient volcanic episode that occurred around 12 million years ago. The views east towards Barðsneshorn with the red rhyolite glow of Rauðaberg are worth stopping to take in. Be cautious when descending the steps to the cave; they can get slippery with sea spray.

You'll find three museums under one roof here at Safnahúsið. Tryggvasafn features an impressive collection of exotic-looking paintings by local artist Tryggvi Ólafsson, who was born in the town in 1940. Sjóminja-og Smiðjumunasafn is an impressive collection of historical maritime artifacts while Náttúrugripasafnið is the museum of natural history with an eclectic exhibition of taxidermy birds, fish, and other life forms.