Things to Do in East Iceland
East Iceland is a secluded region with a tranquility that belies the richness of its landscapes and heritage.
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Snæfellsstofa Visitor Centre, Skriðuklaustur
East Iceland
Snæfellsstofa is the information center for the eastern territory of Vatnajökull National Park. It is situated at Skriðuklaustur in an environmentally friendly building. The house itself is the first of its kind in the country. It is design
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Skriðuklaustur, Centre of culture & history
East Iceland
Skriðuklaustur is the former home of the famous author Gunnar Gunnarsson (1889-1975). Since 2000 it has been open as a centre of culture & history with various activities and exhibitions. It houses a museum about the author with personal gu
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Seyðisfjörður Swimming Pool
East Iceland
Seyðisfjörður swimming hall is a charismatic indoor swimming pool with hot tubs and sauna. Seyðisfjörður Swimming Hall was built in 1948 and was designed by Gudjón Samúelsson, the State House Master. The swimming hall formally opened on Jul
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Fjord Bikes
East Iceland
Borgarfjörður eystri (in east Iceland) is one of those places where you can always look into the distance and see something incredible that you would love to experience up close. Mountain Biking allows you to get personal with nature, yet a
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Lauf
East Iceland
Lauf Restaurant invites you to have a taste of Icelandic cuisine in the form of an exquisite evening buffet. With a great selection of delicious courses, it is guaranteed that nobody goes to sleep hungry.
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Hengifoss Food Truck
East Iceland
The food truck is located accross the bridge from the paking lot to the waterfall. You can walk over in 2 minutes or end your hike to Hengifoss with a visit on your way back to the parking lot. We offer local food, all homemade by ourselves
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Fossárdalur
East Iceland
In Fossárdalur sleeping bag accommodation with cooking facilities is at hand, as well as a camping site. The guests stay in a separate house, situated at a distance of 600 m. from the farmhouses in Fossárdalur (Cataract River Valley). There
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Bókakaffi Hlöðum - By Lagarfljót Bridge
East Iceland
Bókakaffi, meaning Book Café, is located in an old bookstore by Lagarfljót Bridge and is a retreat for anyone that likes good food, good coffee or old books and magazines.
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Askur Pizzeria
East Iceland
Welcome to our new local brewery located in East Iceland, Egilsstaðir. We offer a variety of local pizza but you can also make your own! What a deal! We now offer takeaways and you can eat directly at our place!
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Hildibrand Hotel
East Iceland
Hildibrand Hotel is our apartment hotel, offering spacious self-catering apartments all with their own private balcony overlooking the fjord. The Hotel is situated on the water's edge in the town centre of Neskaupstaður a beautiful, peacefu
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Sauðagull
East Iceland
Sauðagull is the first company in Iceland to produce food from sheep’s milk and it is based in East Iceland. They offer unique, handcrafted products including sheep-milk cheese (similar to feta), caramel chocolates, and Iceland’s only shee
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Fell Horse Rental
East Iceland
Fell Horse rental offers a horse trip fore experienced on inexperienced riders. We offers 1 hours to 4 hours tours in the beautiful landscape of Breiðdal. Fell horse rental is located on rode 1 in Breiðdal. Please contact for tours and book
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Stormur Cottages
East Iceland
Accommodation in small cottages. Each cottage sleeps up to 3 adults, with a double bed and a double sleeping couch. Also ideal for families with children. Bathroom with shower. Bed linen and towels included. Small kitchen with a fridge.
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Fosshotel Eastfjords
East Iceland
Located on the east coast of Iceland, Fáskrúðsfjörður is celebrated for its majestic nature and beautiful scenery. Fosshotel Eastfjords operates in 4 historic buildings previously made for French fishermen in the years between 1898-1907. Th
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Stuðlagil Canyon
East Iceland
At Stuðlagil, there are two types of tiny homes. The larger one has one bedroom and accommodates up to four guests. It includes a living room, kitchen, and bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and
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Cultural Center - Langabúð
East Iceland
Langabúð cafe is located in the oldest building in Djupivogur, dating back to 1790. The cafe offers a wide variety of homemade goods such as soups, bread with salmon and smoked lamb, cappuccino, espresso, latte, and delicious cakes. The men
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Stóra-Sandfell Travel Service
East Iceland
The travel service at Stóra-Sandfell is located 17 km. south of Egilsstaðir, by highway 95. When driving over the road called Öxi (which is the shortest route) or Breiðdalsheiði, the roads lie between Höfn and Egilsstaðir. At our facilities
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Hotel 1001 nott
East Iceland
Hotel 1001 nott is a family-owned luxury hotel, beautifully situated in a quiet area by Lake Lagarfljót, approximately 5km from Egilsstaðir. Guests can explore the spacious hotel garden during their stay, take a walk on the sandy beach of L
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Seyðisfjörður Campsite
East Iceland
The campsite is located close to the center of town. It is surrounded by trees and divided into smaller areas. It is well located but close to the campsite, there is a grocery store, craftsman's market, swimming pool, restaurants, a sports
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Stöðvarfjörður Swimming pool
East Iceland
A UNIQUE OUTDOOR POOL WITH A HOT TUB In the village of Stöðvarfjörður you will find a beautiful but small outdoor pool, located right by the elementary school. Built in 1982, the swimming pools is 16,67 meters long. Opening hours: May 15 -
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Sesam Brauðhús
East Iceland
THE BAKERY Since 2011, Sesam Brauhús artisan bakery has been guided by the goal of producing premium bread and pastries from quality ingredients. We strive to create a pleasant atmosphere and provide personal service. Our master bakers hav
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Krákhamar
East Iceland
We offer accommodation in 6 modern and bright 32 and 50 sqm apartments in three duplex houses. Each apartment is designed for couples or families with children, even though it can accommodate a party of four who don't mind sharing one spac
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Café Lára - El Grillo Bar
East Iceland
Kaffi Lára – El Grilló Bar is a family-runned restaurant and bar located in the heart of Seyðisfjörður, by the rainbow street. It is known for its own local brewed beer, El Grilló and Icelandic grilled meats along with many other flavourabl
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Starmýri cottages
East Iceland
Accommodation in three lovely cottages in a peaceful location with wonderful views of the ocean and up to the mountains. Each cottage has one bedroom, a kitchenette, bathroom, sitting room and a loft. The area boasts of spectacular landscap
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Puffin Adventures
East Iceland
Puffin Adventures is a family-owned and operated RIB safari tour company in Borgarfjörður eystri. Driven by love for nature and wildlife, Puffin Adventures specializes in delivering tours that enable visitors to immerse themselves in beauti
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Síreksstaðir Farm Holiday
East Iceland
You will find the farm Síreksstaðir in glen Sunnudalur, a small and peaceful haven off valley Hofsárdalur in Vopnafjörður . The farm boasts a small guesthouse with 7 rooms along with two summerhouses, each with space for 4 people. Both offe
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East Iceland Emigration Center
East Iceland
The East Iceland Emigration Center is located at Kaupvangur Cultural Center. The East Iceland Emigration Center is an organization of volunteers interested in re-establishing contact with the descendants of the people who left East and Nort
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Skipalækur
East Iceland
Skipalækur combines all the advantages of rural and urban residency. This peaceful haven in the Fell region -which boasts some of the most splendid views East Iceland has to offer - is but a stone´s throw away from all the service centres o
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GJ Travel
East Iceland
GJ Travel Iceland is a family run, independent coach company and incoming tour operator in Iceland. Specialized in tailor-made group tours, scheduled escorted tours for FIT’s, as well as excursions and cruises to Greenland. We offer many di
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Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Sigurðarskáli
East Iceland
. Accommodation: 75 sleeping bags . Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer . Telephone: 863 9236 . GPS: N64°44.850-W16°37.890 . Other facilities: Oil stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Toilets and show
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Könglar
East Iceland
Könglar produces Icelandic soft drinks made from Icelandic herbs and forestry ingredients. We make Gletta, which is a rhubarb soda. Ketillaug, a lovage lemonade, and Nípa which is a dandelion ice tea. The drinks are sold at restaurants arou
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Visit to an eiderdown farm
East Iceland
A visit to an eiderdown farm, learning about the eider ducks’ life and nesting, and how the eiderdown is cleaned. Guests can see how the eiderdown is processed through various stages until it is put into quilts and pillows. Visits from 25 M
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Fjardaferdir
East Iceland
Experience the Magic of East Iceland on an unforgettable RIB Boat Tour! Join us on a thrilling ride through breathtaking fjords, where we visit natural wonders like Easter Cave, towering Nípuklettur, the vividly colored Rauðubjörg cliffs, a
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Askur Taproom
East Iceland
Affiliated to Austri Brugghús, we are a local bar located in Egilsstadir in Iceland. We serve Austri Brugghús' beers! We are a cozy and modern bar that offers a great selection of beer, beer flights, and brewery tours.
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Bungalo
East Iceland
Bungalo is the largest Icelandic marketplace for vacation rentals in Iceland. On www.bungalo.com you can find a variety of properties listed all around Iceland and you can book the property of your choice directly through the website. We of
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Hotel Breiðdalsvík
East Iceland
Tucked between breathtaking coastal mountains and black sand beaches, Hotel Breiðdalsvík is a tranquil oasis of rustic charm amid the rugged beauty of Breiðdalsvík in East Iceland. In a comfortable atmosphere highlighted by natural wood déc
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Hjáleigan Cafe Bustarfell
East Iceland
Café Croft is placed beside Bustarfell Museum , Vopnafjörður . At Bustarfell Museum you get to feel and explore how Icelanders lived in the earlier days. Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 every day from 1 June to 31 August.
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Ekra Travel service
East Iceland
Ekra has 2 cottages, erected in 2005. One disposes of a bedroom w. double bed while the other has a double bed and a berth. Both boast well-garnished, convenient living rooms, a full-fledged kitchen and a WC with shower. Bed covers, linens
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Djúpivogur Campsite
East Iceland
Djúpivogur has a fine camping place in midtown with all basic services within the span of 500 meters. The village offers various recreational possibilities, e.g. a new swimming pool, a 9 hole golf course, interesting museums, and walking tr
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Sænautasel
East Iceland
Sænautasel is a remote traditional farmhouse on the Jökuldalsheiði moor, orginally erected in 1843. The place was inhabited a full century. In 1861 the moorland saw 16 such heath farms but during the Askja eruption of 1875 they mostly vanis
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Jurtadís
East Iceland
The woman behind Jurtadís skin care products is Sabina Helvida. Sabina was born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but moved to Iceland in 2005, then a single mother with two daughters, four and eight years old. Sabina has been intereste
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Háaleiti Cottages
East Iceland
Cottages for hire in the beautiful landscape of Norðurdalur a glen in the valley of Breiðdalur: Breiðdalur nature is well known for its scenic beauty and recreation abounds. Each cottage is about 50 square metres, has two bedrooms, a small
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Hotel Capitano
East Iceland
Hotel Capitano is a small and homely hotel in a newly renovated 100 years old house on the ocean front in Neskaupstaður . The hotel, one of two 3 stars hotels in East Iceland, is run by a former captain who delights in tatking his guests an
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Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Loðmundarfjörður-Klyppstaður
East Iceland
The chalet of the Fljótsdalshérað Touring Club at Klyppsstaður in deserted fjord Loðmundarfjörður has a sleeping bag accommodation for up to 38 people. This is a spacious chalet, situated along the celebrated Víkurslóðir hiking route. . Acc
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Fjoshornid
East Iceland
Fjóshornið is located at the Egilsstaðir farm, where the same family has engaged in farming for nearly 130 years. Skyr, yogurt and cheese is produced all year round, made out of cows' milk, but Fjóshornið café is only open in the summertime
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KHB Brewery & Distillery
East Iceland
Craft Beer and Distilling at the foot of the Dyrfjöll Mountains. Experience authentic Icelandic craft brewing in the stunning setting of Borgarfjörður eystri. KHB Brewery is located in a historic building by the harbor, where we produce qua
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Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Geldingafell
East Iceland
Accommodation: 16 sleeping bags . Telephone: No telephone . GPS: N64°41.711-W15°21.681 . Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Dry toilet. Camping place. . Notice: The hut is locked the whole year. There is a key
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Vopnafjörður Camping Ground
East Iceland
Vopnafjörður Camping ground At Lónabraut above the Brekkubær daycare centre. The camping ground is situated in the hills in the centre of the village, offering a nice view across the fjord. It has WC, showers and running water. Grill facili
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