Lyngás guesthouse is located in the heart of East Iceland, the beautiful town of Egilsstadir. All main services such as shopping, restaurant’s and swimming pool are within walking distance.At Lyngás guesthouse we offer made up beds and/or sleeping bag accommodation in...
Stuðlagil canyon is one of the most stunning sight in the country which merged from under the river Jökulsá just a few years ago, when its level fell and revealed this wonder of nature. Stuðlagil hosts one of the largest number of basalt rock columns in Iceland. There...
Móðir Jörð is situated on a farm called Vallanes in beautiful East Iceland, near a glacial lake, midway between Egilsstaðir and Hallormsstaður. This area is known for its forests and relatively mild climate. The fields around Vallanes have been shaped by the planting...
Plunge into Iceland’s purest hot spring water, bath in floating pools out on the lake.Vök Baths is a new destination opened in summer 2019 by lake Urriðavatn, just northwest from Egilsstaðir, in Eastern Iceland. It features the first floating pools in Iceland. Located...
Tehúsið Hostel (Teahouse Hostel) is located 0.5 km from Ring Road 1, in the center of Egilsstaðir. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen and guests can relax in the guest rooms. Free WiFi is provided. The hostel focuses on the environment and fair trade. All...
Sleep in a Museum Wilderness Center Accommodation. It is our ambition to treat every customer as a welcome guest – we want your stay at the Wilderness Center to be an enjoyable experience leaving pleasant memories. The Center’s tranquil and pleasant location on the...
Guesthouse at Skjöldólfsstaðir Guesthouse at Skjöldólfsstaðir provides accommodation with 31 beds in 15 rooms and 5 sleeping bag spaces with access to a main house. There are 2 single rooms, 11 double rooms, 1 triple room and 1 quadruple room.There are shared bath...
The Wilderness Center is an authentic and peaceful hideaway. Our guests experience the spirit of the past through a variety of services, such as: unique accommodation, local food, wilderness museum, horse riding, marked hiking trails, mountain biking, day tours,...
Egilsstaðir swimming pool is located next to the sportscenter in Egilsstaðir.It is an outdoor swimming pool, 25 meters long, 2 hot tubs, a childrens pool and a water slide. Opening hours during wintertime:September 1st to 31st of May Mondays – Fridays from 6:30...
Waterfall circle and Laugarfell hot springs The Waterfall Circle is a beautiful hiking trail that leads the hiker to five different waterfalls, some of them are among the most powerful in the region. The Waterfall Circle trail takes you along the banks of Jökulsá...
Borgarfjörður eystri – best place to see Puffins at East Iceland! Hafnarhólmi in Borgarfjörður eystri offers visitors probably the easiest and safest place to watch puffins in Iceland. It’s only 1 hour drive from Egilsstaðir and its one of the best places in...
Fardagafoss (N65°16.06-W14°19.96) // 1.5 hrs. Fardagafoss is a waterfall located just outside of Egilsstaðir on the route towards Seyðisfjörður town. It winds its way up the mountainside of Fjarðarheiði heath. The ascent from the parking area (located only 6 km from...
Skriðuklaustur is an ancient manor estate in Fljótsdalur. From 1493 – 1552 a monastery operated there. In the years 2002 – 2012 an extensive archaeological excavation took place on the cloister ruins which are now open to visitors. The writer Gunnar...
(N65°38.775-W14°14.670) Húsey is 55 km north of Egilsstaðir and located between the rivers, Jökulsá á Dal (Brú) and Lagarfljót. A hike on to the plains out of the Húsey farm, out by Héraðsflói bay offers a splendid view of the surrounding mountains and opportunities...
Snæfellsstofa is a visitor centre for the east territory of Vatnajökull National park. The visitor centre opened in june 2010 and is the first BREEAM certified building in Iceland. The centre also has an interesting exhibition about the circle and forming of the...
Sænautasel farm The farm of Sænautasel, situated up in the highland of Jökuldalsheiði, was inhabited from 1843-1943. In the years 1875-1880, however, it was left abandoned as a result of the lavish ashfall emanating from volcano Askja during 1875 eruption. Rumour has...
One of the most spectacular natural phenomenas in Iceland are the northern lights. Due to its sparse population there is, apart from the larger cities like Reykjavík, little to no light pollution which makes it ideal to see the lights. In and around Egilsstadir there...
Seyðisfjörður is a place of singing waterfalls and peculiar characters. It is a welcoming town booming with creativity and rich in history. Inhabited by about 700 people the town acts as one big family, and a friendly one at that. Everybody is welcome to our little...
The East Iceland Heritage Museum / Minjasafn Austurlands Exhibitions: Reindeer in East IcelandThe East is the only part of Iceland where you will find wild reindeer. They contribute to the unique nature and are strongly connected to the region’s history and culture....
N65°30,88-W13°59,79) // 6 -7 hrs One of East Iceland’s most illustrious spots is the Stórurð (“The Giant Boulders”). Stórurð lies below the small glacier west of Dyrfjöll mountains. It consists of gigantic tuff boulders, charming meadows and...
