Neskaupstadur is a very busy fishing port throughout the year. This being said it also has the largest population in eastern Iceland, making it a thriving urban center. However, the locals have a great love of the nature that surrounds them which allows Neskaupstaður to have the convenience of a city while offering plenty of activities to those who enjoy the outdoors. The Museum of Natural History in the city centre has many exhibits to teach visitors about the fantastic geology, flora, and fauna of the nearby area. After learning all you can at the Museum, feel free to explore the surrounding nature as much as possible. A reserve on the east side of the town is a great place to start as it is home to Páskahellir, the famous Easter Cave that is associated with various folklore of the area. It is a rock vault that hangs over the shore where there are many holes left by enormous ten million year old tree trunks.
