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East Iceland

Reykjavík - The Capital

East Iceland

The South

The Westfjords

The West

Reykjanes Peninsula

The North

East Iceland is a secluded region with a tranquility that belies the richness of its landscapes and heritage. Snow-capped mountains rise above deep fjords, waterfalls tumble through untouched valleys, and small fishing villages nurture a vibrant creative spirit. From the winding Eastfjords to Iceland's largest forest, nature is always close, and every season reveals a new story.

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Visit East Iceland - Austurland - is the official destination marketing and management organization for the eastern part of Iceland. Find out more about the area on their website.

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The Eastfjords

The Eastfjords are the Iceland you see in the movies. Harbor towns with colorful houses made wi...

A person walking by Stuðlagil Canyon, with turquoise glacial waters flowing between steep basalt cliffs in East Iceland.

Exploring Stuðlagil Canyon in Iceland

Discover Stuðlagil Canyon, one of East Iceland’s most striking natural wonders. Learn how to ge...

Aerial view of the town Egilsstaðir

Egilsstaðir

Egilsstaðir is the biggest settlement in East Iceland and well connected to the rest of the cou...

A reindeer looking straight into the camera

Visit Breiðdalsvík

Coming to the tiny town of Breiðdalsvík in the East Fjords is like stepping into a giant geolog...

Blue river canyon with columnar rock walls

Geosites East Iceland

East Iceland offers an array of geological features where it is possible to peek into the magma...

A man swimming in a small remote swimming pool, Selárdalslaug in Vopnafjörður

Day in Vopnafjörður

The village of Vopnafjörður, with under 700 residents, is reachable from the Ring Road. This mo...

A couple sitting on the end of a dock looking out to sea

Discover Neskaupstaður

Nestled in the easternmost corner of Iceland, the town of Neskaupstaður is a unique blend of cu...

Overlooking Djupivogur town and the Berufjordur fjord, enveloped by snow-capped mountains

Visit Djúpivogur

Djúpivogur is a small town located on the eastern coast of Iceland, known for its beautiful na...

Norröna ferry sailing to Iceland

Ferry to Iceland

All aboard for a North Atlantic adventure on the M/S Norröna, sailing from Denmark to Iceland w...

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