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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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Travel Guide East Iceland

Region: East Iceland
Coordinates: 65.1868743° N 14.2448469° W

Quick reference travel guide east Iceland:

The largest town in the eastern region is Egilsstadir, but the oldest municipality is Djupivogur, which got their trading license in 1589.

Seydisfjordur is the landing place for the Smyril Line ferry from Europe but in addition to that, Seydisfjordur boasts a very vibrant culture scene.

Borgarfjordur eystri is one of the smaller towns in the region but one of Iceland’s most beloved artists, Johannes Kjarval, grew up there. He created some of his most memorable work in Borgarfjordur eystri and art lovers can enjoy the paintings in a museum created in his honor in the town.

The towns of East fjords are: Bakkafjordur–Borgarfjordur East–Braiddalsvik–Djupivogur–Egilsstadir–Eskifjordur–Faskrudsfjordur–Hofn in Hornafjordur–Mjoifjordur–Neskaupsstadur–Reydarfjordur–Seydisfjordur–Stodvarfjordur–Vopnafjordur.

The most famous attraction in East Iceland is without a doubt Skriduklaustur – Lagarfljot – Hengifoss– Hallormsstadur– Saenautasel

Other popular attractions include Petra stone museum–Papey island –Teigarhorn

Camping East Iceland

East Iceland Saga

East Iceland in Icelandic

Travel information Iceland

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Travel Guide East Iceland

Seydisfjordur
Egilsstadir - Fellabaer
Eskifjordur
Reydarfjordur
Lagarfljot
Svinaskalastekkur
Skriddalur Valley
Fjardarsel Power Plant
Parthus Farm
Map of Central Eastern Area
Fardagafoss
Gufufoss
Klifbrekkufossar
As Church - Fell County
Reindeer hunting in Iceland
GOLF CLUB FLJOTSDALSHERAD
GOLF CLUB SEYDISFJORDUR
GOLF CLUB ESKIFJORDUR
GOLF CLUB REYDARFJORDUR
HOLMATINDUR
GALTASTADIR FARM COUNTY HROARSTUNGA East Iceland
TECHNICAL MUSEUM OF THE EASTFJORDS, Seydisfjordur
SEYDISFJORDUR Swimming
SKAFTFELL,Seydisfjordur
RANDULFFS-SJOHUS
MIDHUS
GROF Egilsstadir
EIDAR
DVERGASTEINN
Murders and Executions East Iceland
Egilsstadir Swimming Pool
Vok Baths Urridavatn
MOORLANDS of the EAST
Hiking East Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Travel Guide East Iceland

Fardagafoss
Reindeer hunting in Iceland
RANGA Egilsstadir
EYVINDARA
Mulaa, near Egilsstadir
SANDVATN
KROKAVATN
EIDAVATN
Urridavatn
REYDARVATN
GLJUFRAVATN
SKRIDUVATN
HAUGATJARNIR
GOLF CLUB FLJOTSDALSHERAD
GOLF CLUB SEYDISFJORDUR
GOLF CLUB ESKIFJORDUR
GOLF CLUB REYDARFJORDUR
GALTASTADIR FARM COUNTY HROARSTUNGA East Iceland
TECHNICAL MUSEUM OF THE EASTFJORDS, Seydisfjordur
SEYDISFJORDUR Swimming
SKAFTFELL,Seydisfjordur
RANDULFFS-SJOHUS
HOLMANES
GROF Egilsstadir
EIDAR
HELGUSTADIR
DVERGASTEINN
Egilsstadir Swimming Pool
Vok Baths Urridavatn
Hiking East Iceland

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Travel Guide East Iceland

Camping in Reydarfjordur
Camping in Seydisfjordur
Camping in Egilsstadir
Camping in Eskifjordur
Hotel Lake Egilsstadir
Hotel Eyvindara Egilsstadir
Hotel Aldan, Seydisfjordur
Hotel 1001 Nott Egilsstadir
Hotel Eskifjordur
Luxury Hotels in East Iceland
Camping Skipalaekur

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