8. Veturhús N65°13.85-W15°27.72 When originally established in 1846 on land that had belonged to Hákonarstaðir, this farm was named Barð. It was situated at an altitude of 554 m by the west bank of Krókatjörn (N65°13.87 – W15°28.40), which later took on the name of...
7. Háls N65°11.48-W15°25.30 Also started on Eiríksstaðir land, some 6 km NE of Hneflasel, Háls was situated highest of any of the community ́s farms, at 594 m. Building there in 1859, the original settlers were Aðalbjörg, daughter of Jóhannes, farmer at Fjallssel; and...
6. Hneflasel N65°10.19-W15°30.46 Built in 1847 west of Ytri-Eiríksstaðahnefill and 3 km SE of Heiðarsel, Hneflasel took over land that had belonged to Eríksstaðir. In fact, located 575 m above sea level, it may have formerly been a summer outpost of that farm. Not...
5. Heiðarsel N65°12.68-W15°33.51 Standing beside the smaller lake of Pollur, just south of Ánavatn lake, this farm was started in 1858. The 553-m-high site was felt to provide a pretty setting and sweeping view. The first settlers were Kristín, a daughter of Jón,...
4 Netsel N65°12.68-W15.32.16 This land had belonged to Brú, and the late 15th century folk tale figure Þorsteinn Jökull Magnússon is said to have moved here from Brú for at least one year to escape from the plague down in lower, populated areas. Situated on a small...
Grunnavatn N65°13.52-W15°34.08 Standing some 5 km south of Sænautavatn, at an altitude of 585 m, this farm was established in 1853 on land acquired from Brú. The snow often lies deep there, but the land includes good summertime ranges. The first inhabitants hailed...
2. Rangalón N65°17.64-W15°31.26 This farm at the north end of Sænautavatn lake was taken from the Möðrudalur estate in 1843 and settled by Þorgerður Bjarnadóttir, who was a sister of the Kristrún living at Sænautasel, an Pétur, a son of Guðmundur Magnússon,...
1. Sænautasel N65°15.72-W15°31.24 Although this fram was unoccupied for five years following the 1875 Askja eruption, people lived there for total of 95 years longer than anywhere else on Jökuldalsheiði. Originally, in the spring of 1843, Sænautasel was taken out of...
3.2.Stórurð (“The Giant Boulders”) (N65°30,88-W13°59,79) Stórurð is one of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders. Stórurð lies below the small glacier west of Dyrfjöll mountain. It was formed by giant rocks that the glacier broke from the mountain and carried a long way...
Vera is an online store founded by Bára Dögg & Erla Dögg. Vera is a store with carefully selected quality products for reasonable prices. Our store is located in Egilsstaðir. Customers living in East Iceland can pick up their order the same day. Our policy is to...
Lindex offers fashion clothing for women, underwear, cosmetics and accessories as well as clothing for children and teenagers. The store is located next to Bónus in Egilsstaðir. Opening hours:Mondays – Thursdays 11-18: 30Fridays 11-19Saturdays 11-18Sundays 12-17...
Ásholt cottage Ásholt is a unique cozy cottage located in a beautiful forest about 15 minutes away from Egilsstaðir on the way to Hallormstaður forest. There are no other houses nearby so our guests can experience the nature here in peace and tranquility. Around the...
Viking throw – axe throwing from May until September Axe throwing is a wildly popular sport in the world. It is perfect for those who have a competitive spirit and want to get the adrenaline going. This activity takes place outdoors and will help you get in...
Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir is an established and renowned, family run, hotel in a farming district. It meets all modern requirements as to standards of services and amenities, quality, sophistication and comfort. Yet it faithfully maintains its ethnic origins...
Camp Egilsstaðir is a well-situated campground in the middle of a small town called Egilsstaðir.For the last few years, Camp Egilsstaðir has been able to provide one of the best camping services which include a 24/7 facilities where guests can access bathrooms,...
Finnsstaðir accommodation has two houses for rent at the ranch. The houses are spacious and equipped with all standard modern comforts, e.g. washing machine and dryer, stove, microwave, television and Wi-Fi. Outside there is nothing but nature with plenty of...
The Icelandair Hotel Herad restaurant in Egilsstadir offers top quality, locally-sourced Icelandic vegetables, meats and dairy products – and all in a cozy and peaceful atmosphere. Specializing in fresh fish, Icelandic lamb and incredible reindeer steaks (East...
Hallormsstaður camping site Fljotsdalsgrund camping site in Vegardur, Fljotsdal.Great camping site. WC and showers with warm water during the summer.Electricity – BBQ – Place to fill the water tank and empty black water.Open from 15th of January to 15th of December....
HÓTEL VALASKJÁLF Your home away from home. Stay in a peaceful and quiet part of Egilsstaðir town. Hótel Valaskjálf offers comfortable and fresh en-suite guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access. TOUR OPERATOR HÓTEL VALASKJÁLF Tel: 471 2400 Website: valaskjalf.is/...
