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Eggin í Gleðivík – Djúpivogur

The landmark outdoor artwork in Djúpivogur: 34 granite bird eggs lining the shore of Gleðivík.

At a Glance

Visit time

1-2 hours

Best Season

Summer (June-August) for the best conditions

Getting There

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GPS

64.6624, -14.2945

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About Eggin í Gleðivík – Djúpivogur

The landmark outdoor artwork in Djúpivogur: 34 granite bird eggs lining the shore of Gleðivík.

Walk among 34 giant stone bird eggs in a unique outdoor sculpture installation beside a beautiful East Iceland harbour.

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Background

History & Background

The town's most distinctive feature is the Eggin í Gleðivík sculpture walk — 34 large stone eggs placed along the shore, each polished from a different stone type and representing a bird species native to the area. The walk takes about 20 minutes to complete and is accessible year-round at no charge. Djúpivogur also has a small harbour, a hotel, and a museum with exhibits on the area's natural and cultural history. The nearby mountain Búlandstindur is a popular hiking destination with exceptional panoramic views over the fjord and ocean.

Djúpivogur is a small town of about 400 residents on the shores of Berufjörður in East Iceland. Surrounded by dramatic mountains including the pyramid-shaped Búlandstindur, the town serves as a base for exploring the southern part of East Iceland and the Eastfjords. The town's most distinctive feature is the Eggin í Gleðivík sculpture walk — 34 large stone eggs placed along the shore, each polished from a different stone type and representing a bird species native to the area. The walk takes about 20 minutes to complete and is accessible year-round at no charge. Djúpivogur also has a small harbour, a hotel, and a museum with exhibits on the area's natural and cultural history. The nearby mountain Búlandstindur is a popular hiking destination with exceptional panoramic views over the fjord and ocean.

Folklore

Story & Folklore

In 2009, artist Sigurður Guðmundsson created Eggin í Gleðivík — The Eggs in Joy Bay — placing 34 oversized stone eggs along the harbour walk of Djúpivogur. Each egg represents a species of bird that lives or nests in the Berufjörður area. The installation has given this quiet fishing village a unique artistic identity and become one of the most photographed locations in East Iceland.

Did You Know?

Each of the 34 eggs in Djúpivogur is made from a different type of stone — and each one represents a real bird species that lives in the area.

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

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Æðarsteinn

Æðarsteinn is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Þorsteins saga Síðu-Hallssonar", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.

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