East Iceland

Álfaborg (Elf Rock) Borgarfjörður Eystri

Colorful rhyolite mountain believed to be the home of the Elf Queen of Iceland.

Borgarfjörður Eystri Elf Capital

Remote village known as Iceland's elf capital with the Álfaborg elf rock.

Borgarfjörður Eystri

Borgarfjörður Eystri is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Breiðamerkurfjall Mountain Viewpoint

Remote mountain viewpoint offering stunning views of Vatnajökull glacier and lagoons.

Breiðdalsvík is a picturesque fishing village nestled in Breiðdalur valley, one of Iceland's most beautiful fjords with dramatic mountains rising on both sides and a peaceful atmosphere far from crowds.

Búlandstindur

Búlandstindur is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Djúpivogur Village & Eggin í Gleðivík

Djúpivogur is a small fishing village on Iceland's east coast, known for its colourful harbour and the famous Eggin í Gleðivík egg sculpture sculpture walk — 34 large granite eggs representing bird species found in the area, placed along the shoreline.

Dyrfjöll

Dyrfjöll is a remarkable natural wonder in East Iceland. This breathtaking natural attraction showcases the diverse and dramatic landscapes that make Iceland one of the world's most unique destinations. From its geological formations to its rich biodiversity, this site offers an unforgettable experience.

East Iceland Heritage Museum

East Iceland Heritage Museum is a cultural attraction in East Iceland. This museum offers visitors fascinating insights into Iceland's rich history and heritage. Explore captivating exhibitions and learn about the country's people, traditions and remarkable story from the age of the Vikings to today.

Eastfjords Scenic Route

The Eastfjords offer some of Iceland's most dramatic and remote scenery, with narrow fjords, steep mountainsides, and charming fishing villages accessible via winding coastal roads. Highlights include colorful Seyðisfjörður and the puffin cliffs at Borgarfjörður Eystri.

Egilsstaðir

Egilsstaðir is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Eskifjörður

Eskifjörður is a vibrant neighborhood and destination in East Iceland. Explore the unique character and charm of this area, with its mix of culture, architecture and local life. From colorful buildings to local cafes and shops, this part of Iceland offers an authentic glimpse into daily Icelandic life.

Fáskrúðsfjörður is unique among Icelandic villages for its French heritage. For decades, French fishing fleets operated from here, leaving a lasting cultural imprint including bilingual street signs and a French museum.

Fáskrúðsfjörður

Fáskrúðsfjörður is a historic site in East Iceland. This important landmark offers a fascinating window into Iceland's rich past. With roots stretching back to the Viking Age and beyond, the site preserves stories of the people and events that shaped modern Iceland.

Gufufoss Waterfall

Scenic waterfall on the mountain road to Seyðisfjörður.

Hallormsstaðaskógur

Hallormsstaðaskógur is a remarkable natural wonder in East Iceland. This breathtaking natural attraction showcases the diverse and dramatic landscapes that make Iceland one of the world's most unique destinations. From its geological formations to its rich biodiversity, this site offers an unforgettable experience.

Hallormsstaðaskógur Forest

Hallormsstaðaskógur is Iceland's largest forest, covering the slopes above the eastern shore of Lagarfljót lake. Trails wind through birch and conifer woodland, offering a rare green escape in Iceland's otherwise open landscape.

Hengifoss

Hengifoss is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Hengifoss drops 128 metres down a cliff featuring striking red clay layers between black basalt — remnants of ancient forests turned to fossilized soil. A steep 2.5 km hike from Lagarfljót lake.

Humarhöfnin ('Langoustine Haven') is Höfn's premier langoustine restaurant. Höfn harbor provides Iceland's richest langoustine catch — this restaurant serves it fresh in soups, grilled, fried, or as tails.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Stunning glacier lagoon filled with floating icebergs from Vatnajökull.

Klifbrekkufossar

Klifbrekkufossar is a stunning waterfall located in East Iceland. This magnificent cascade showcases the raw power and beauty of Iceland's landscape. Fed by glacial meltwater and rainfall, the waterfall is a spectacular sight in all seasons, surrounded by dramatic lava rock formations.

Lake Lagarfljót

Lake Lagarfljót is a remarkable natural wonder in East Iceland. This breathtaking natural attraction showcases the diverse and dramatic landscapes that make Iceland one of the world's most unique destinations. From its geological formations to its rich biodiversity, this site offers an unforgettable experience.

Lagarfljót Lake

Lagarfljót is Iceland's third largest lake and the longest, stretching 53 km through the valley of Fljótsdalur. It is famous for its murky glacial waters and the legend of the Lagarfljótsormur — Iceland's own lake monster.

Litlanesfoss

Litlanesfoss is a stunning waterfall located in East Iceland. This magnificent cascade showcases the raw power and beauty of Iceland's landscape. Fed by glacial meltwater and rainfall, the waterfall is a spectacular sight in all seasons, surrounded by dramatic lava rock formations.

Litlanesfoss is a picturesque waterfall framed by towering hexagonal basalt columns. Located on the trail to Hengifoss, it serves as a stunning preview of East Iceland's geology.

Mjóifjörður ('Narrow Fjord') is a remote uninhabited fjord in East Iceland reached via challenging gravel mountain road. Waterfalls cascade down vertical cliffs into the narrow inlet — spectacularly isolated and beautiful.

Mjóifjörður

Mjóifjörður is a vibrant neighborhood and destination in East Iceland. Explore the unique character and charm of this area, with its mix of culture, architecture and local life. From colorful buildings to local cafes and shops, this part of Iceland offers an authentic glimpse into daily Icelandic life.

Neskaupstaður

Neskaupstaður is a vibrant neighborhood and destination in East Iceland. Explore the unique character and charm of this area, with its mix of culture, architecture and local life. From colorful buildings to local cafes and shops, this part of Iceland offers an authentic glimpse into daily Icelandic life.

Papey Island

Papey is a small island off the east coast of Iceland, accessible by boat from Djúpivogur. It may have been inhabited by Irish monks before Norse settlement and today hosts one of Iceland's largest concentrations of puffins alongside a historic 19th-century lighthouse.

Petras Stone Collection

Petras Stone Collection is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Reyðarfjörður

Reyðarfjörður is a vibrant neighborhood and destination in East Iceland. Explore the unique character and charm of this area, with its mix of culture, architecture and local life. From colorful buildings to local cafes and shops, this part of Iceland offers an authentic glimpse into daily Icelandic life.

Reyðarfjörður

Reyðarfjörður is a vibrant neighborhood and destination in East Iceland. Explore the unique character and charm of this area, with its mix of culture, architecture and local life. From colorful buildings to local cafes and shops, this part of Iceland offers an authentic glimpse into daily Icelandic life.

Rjúkandi ('steaming') is a multi-tiered waterfall dropping over 100 metres in total down a mountainside. Visible from Route 1, it's a spectacular roadside attraction in East Iceland's Eastfjords.

Seyðisfjörður

Seyðisfjörður is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Seyðisfjörður Fjord & Rainbow Street

Picturesque fjord town with iconic rainbow street and colorful wooden houses.

Seyðisfjörður is East Iceland's most charming town, nestled at the end of a long fjord surrounded by mountains and waterfalls. Colorful wooden houses, famous blue church, rainbow street, art galleries, and creative community make it essential East Iceland stop.

Seyðisfjörður

Seyðisfjörður is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Skaftfell is a contemporary art center in the colorful town of Seyðisfjörður, featuring rotating exhibitions, artist residencies, a library, and cultural events in East Iceland's most creative community.

Skálanes Nature Reserve

Skálanes is a remote organic farm and nature reserve at the head of Seyðisfjörður, accessible by a rough mountain track. The reserve protects important bird habitats and offers some of the most pristine and isolated wilderness in East Iceland.

Skriðuklaustur Medieval Monastery

Ruins of Iceland's only medieval monastery, now a museum and cultural center.

Skrúður Island

Skrúður Island is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Stöðvarfjörður is one of Iceland's smallest villages (population ~200), known for Petra's Stone Collection — a private museum of thousands of Icelandic minerals gathered over 70 years.

Stokksnes

Stokksnes is a stunning beach located in East Iceland. This dramatic coastal area features Iceland's distinctive black volcanic sand, shaped by powerful ocean waves. The beach offers dramatic views of the sea and surrounding landscape, and is home to diverse marine wildlife including seals and seabirds.

Stórurð

Stórurð is a unique destination and attraction in East Iceland. Discover the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Iceland such a special place to visit. Whether you're seeking adventure, history or simply stunning scenery, this attraction offers something memorable for every visitor.

Stórurð (The Giant Boulders)

Hidden valley filled with enormous turquoise-watered pools surrounded by massive boulders.

Stuðlagil Canyon

Stuðlagil Canyon is a remarkable volcanic wonder in East Iceland. This dramatic landscape was shaped by powerful volcanic forces over thousands of years. Visitors can witness the raw geological power of Iceland's volcanic heritage through dramatic lava fields, craters and unique rock formations.

Stuðlagil is a stunning canyon lined with hexagonal basalt columns up to 30 metres tall, with a brilliant blue-green glacial river flowing through. It was hidden underwater until a dam lowered water levels in 2017.

Stuðlagil Canyon

Stuðlagil Canyon is a remarkable volcanic wonder in East Iceland. This dramatic landscape was shaped by powerful volcanic forces over thousands of years. Visitors can witness the raw geological power of Iceland's volcanic heritage through dramatic lava fields, craters and unique rock formations.

Vestrahorn Mountain & Stokksnes

Dramatic 454-meter mountain rising from black sand beaches, one of Iceland's most photographed peaks.

Viking Village Movie Set, Stokksnes Peninsula, Iceland

The Viking Village Movie Set on the Stokksnes Peninsula is a striking film location built for a historical movie production near Vestrahorn Mountain in Southeast Iceland. Although the movie was never completed, the wooden Viking-style buildings remain and create a dramatic setting against black sand dunes and steep mountain peaks. Today, the site is a popular stop for photographers and travelers exploring Southeast Iceland. Combined with the nearby Vestrahorn viewpoints and coastline, it offers one of the most cinematic landscapes along the Ring Road.

Vök Baths

Vök Baths is a geothermal attraction in East Iceland. Experience Iceland's powerful geothermal energy up close at this remarkable natural site. The area features hot springs, steam vents and mineral-rich waters that showcase the raw volcanic forces beneath Iceland's surface.

Vopnafjörður swimming pool uses natural geothermal water from local hot springs. The outdoor pool, hot tubs, and steam room serve the tiny village and visiting travelers on East Iceland's quiet coast.