An intriguing spa, Baðhúsið – Spa, is situated on the hotels ground floor. It has a hot tub, sauna, cold pool and a inside and out doors resting areas. The view across Lagarfljót from the location of the spa is unique. The main emphasis is on quiet, relaxing and...
There are countless beautiful sights accessible along the Ring Road, leaving the highlands mostly untouched. There is some of the most unspoiled landscapes you’ll ever see.Among these landscapes is the famous Askja Caldera (50 km2) in the Dyngjufjoll Mountains, on the...
Surrounded by nature, these countryside cottages offer views over the Lagarfljot River. Each has a fully equipped kitchen and furnished terrace with a BBQ. Egilsstadir town centre is 30 km away. A living room with a TV and DVD player is provided in all Ekra Cottages,...
Petting zoo Finnsstaðir Petting Zoo houses sheep and lambs, cows and calves, pigs and piglets, ducks and ducklings, horses, hens and rooster. The zoo is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day, from 1 May to 30 September. The animals love people, especially little people,...
Sightseeing flights Flugfélag Austurlands offers sightseeing flights over East Iceland with different routes and scenery. From the 15 minute Flight Experience flight to 2 hour Expeditions you can experience everything from volcanoes, lavafields, glaciers, lakes and...
Guided tours Do you need guides while traveling in East Iceland ? Below you can find the companies operating all kind of tours at East Iceland. ADDITIONAL INFO Wildboys Wildboys.is operate all kinds of hiking tours all year. A midnight tour on Mt. Snæfell, The...
Incorporating the Icelandic word for narrow, mjór, Mjóifjörður fjord lives up to its name by its 18-kilometre length. The mountain ranges that surrounds it provide shelter which means that the weather there is generally good, for Icelandic standards at least. The...
Möðrudalur á Fjöllum, the highest located farm in Iceland Möðrudalur á Fjöllum is the highest inhabited farm in Iceland and is right in the middle of the wilderness of Iceland – Möðrudalur in Öræfi at 469 meters (1,539 ft) above sea level. Arriving there...
Stafdalur ski area on Fjardarheidi heath is only 17 km away from Egilsstaðir and it offers plenty of variety for skiers and a 1.000 m ski lift, as well as a lift for children. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are possible from the skiing area and from the...
The Touring Club of Fljótsdalshérað The Touring Club of Fljótsdalshérað (FFF) is a member of The Icelandic Touring Association. Every year FFF organizes and offers a variety of tours and trips. Scheduled information on the touring program can be found on our...
In Hallormsstaðaskógur lies the inlet of Atlavík, beautifully situated on the shores of Lagarfljótriver. There used to be a popular camping area. As it has no electricity, most of the campers nowadays choose the newer and more modern camping in Höfðavík which leaves...
There is one golfcourse in Egilsstaðir run by the local golfclub. The course is a par 70 with one par-5 lane, six par-4 lanes and two par-3 lanes. ADDITIONAL INFO Tel: +354 894...
Tjarnargarðurinn is a lush park in the heart of Egilsstaðir with beautiful woodland. Its name is derived from the pond that it surrounds. It is a nice place to relax, enjoy the weather, play or have a picnic. The Frisbee golfcourt is found in this recreationa area....
Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir has cross country skis for rent. In co-operation with the local cross country skiing club Snæhéri, one can access the track laid close to the hotel, also in Selskógur – wood on the edge of Egilsstaðir town and in by the...
The Frisbee golf in Tjarnagarðurinn in Egilsstaðir has six stations and is open for everyone to enjoy. At the entrance (By the museum) there is a sign with a map of the park and locations of the stations. Click for a map. ADDITIONAL INFO Tel: 4700750 ...
Examples of the local poetry As you pass through the villages of Egilsstaðirand Fellabær you may notice, on selected walls and windows, examples of local poetry. This custom first started in 2008 when the love poems of renowned local poet Páll Ólafsson (1827-1905)...
Egilsstaðastofa Visitor Center is located at Egilsstaðir campsite.It provides information about travelling in the Egilsstaðir area and about the available services.We have the answer to various questions about East Iceland .We also offer coffee, cold drinks, ice...
Horse riding tours around Egilsstaðir There are a few tour operators and travel agencies that plan riding tours. These tours are from a few hours to multi-day tours and are usually for more experienced riders ADDITIONAL INFO Wilderness Center Denni and Arna have been...
The Giantess’s path is a basalt ridge which cuts the hill above Valþjófsstaður and Skriðuklaustur. You can start your walk by the Hengifoss Guesthouse and climb the path to the top where you will have a beautiful panorama over the Fljótsdalur valley and lake...
Bike rental at Egilsstaðastofa by Egilsstaðir camping site. Do you want to take a stroll around town or even bike to Hallormsstaður?Many paths accessible for biking in Egilsstaðir region.Ask staff for a map when renting the bike. Fun fact:The cycle contest Tour De...
