Djúpivogur is a hot spot
Djúpivogur is a hot spot
According to official measurements, temperatures have only been measured six times above 30 ° C / 86 ° F in Icel...
East Iceland
Tidbits of what the east has to offer
Welcome to Vopnafjörður
Welcome to Vopnafjörður
Vopnafjörður is between Bakkafjörður and Héraðsflói in East Iceland, and in the village and the surrounding area ...
Welcome to Bakkafjörður
Welcome to Bakkafjörður
You can not get further from Reykjavík than to Bakkafjörður, between Þistilfjörður and Vopnafjörður. The atmosphe...
Klifbrekkufossar in Mjóifjörður
Klifbrekkufossar in Mjóifjörður
The Klifbrekkufossar waterfalls at the bottom of Mjóifjörður in the Eastfjords are some of the most beaut...
Impassable roads in winter conditions
Impassable roads in winter conditions
From 1 November, it is permitted to drive on studded winter tires. It is necessary since the weathe...
Treasures of East Iceland
Treasures of East Iceland
There are about 7000 reindeer in the country, all in East Iceland, and they all roam free. They were transporte...
Summer morning in Mjóifjörður
Looking to the east in Mjóifjörður, towards the morning light. An American landing craft lies on the beach and has done so since ...
The road ahead
This large rock had fallen during the night from Reyðarfjall on Vattarnes peninsula on Road 96.
According to informa...
Beautiful and moody Bakkafjörður
Beautiful and moody Bakkafjörður
Opinions are divided about the small community of Bakkafjörður, the furthest place you can drive to, from ...
Queen of East Iceland
Queen of East Iceland
Snæfell is the highest mountain in Iceland outside the glaciers, rising 1833 m / 6017 ft into the air, 20 km / 12 mi ...
Looking over East Iceland
Looking over East Iceland
Road 917 from Vopnafjörður over Hellisheiði Eystri to Egilsstaðir is one of the steepest and highest mountain roa...
A fairytale home – Petra’s Stone & Mineral Collection
In the tiny town of Stöðvarfjörður in East Iceland, a young girl named Petra began collecting stones in the mountains surrounding her home—a...
Caution – Single-Lane Bridge
Caution – single-lane bridge
Highway 1 or the Ring Road around Iceland is 1322 km / 822 mi long and was completed in 1974 when the br...
Warm Weather and Water
The photo is taken in Vök baths on the banks of Urriðavatn, Egilsstaðar, on its second anniversary in July. What makes the bathing ...
The Pearls of East Iceland
Explore the vast beauty of the East
Djúpivogur - Photo Jessica Auer
East Iceland is home to some of the most remote, spectacular natu...
A Unique Bathing Experience in the Idyllic East
Vök Baths offers guests the only floating geothermal pools in all Iceland.
Vök Baths is an exciting new geothermal bathing facility whe...
Fáskrúðsfjörður & its rich French heritage
In the early 16th century, the French started fishing cod in the rich Icelandic waters. They began modestly and each year over the followin...
The oldest relics discovered
Djupivogur in east Iceland very close to Hamarfjörður
The oldest relics discovered so far in Iceland are some Roman bronze coins, forged i...
The Gateway to East Iceland
The Gateway to East Iceland
Djúpivogur Municipality is Cittaslow
Located on a peninsula in south eastern Iceland, near the island of Pape...
Northern Lights Exhibition in the Eastfjords
Northern Lights Exhibition in the Eastfjords
The charming village of Fáskrúðsfjörður is home to a fascinating northern lights center
The E...
Wilderness Center of Iceland
Wilderness Center of Iceland
- Center of recreation
The Wilderness Center is an authentic and peaceful hideaway, located right on...
Serene Síreksstaðir in Vopnafjörður
The working farm offers comfortable accommodation amid a stunning landscape.
Vopnafjörður is full of picturesque mountains, cascading water...
The Gateway to East Iceland
The Gateway to East Iceland
Djúpivogur Municipality is Cittaslow
Located on a peninsula in south eastern Iceland, near the island of Pape...
Laugarfell Highland Hostel
Laugarfell Highland Hostel is located in the eastern part of the Icelandic Highlands, a bit north of Mount Snæfell. Situated only 2km from t...
Rent the whole church
Rent the whole church
If you want some privacy, we can make that happen
Kirkjubaer is a unique guesthouse, converted from an old church bu...
East Iceland
East Iceland - Photo by Friðþjófur Helgason
Bakkafjordur Bakkafjörður Borgarfjörður Eystri
Tiny, tight-knit communities extend a wa...
East Iceland a hiking haven
East Iceland a hiking haven
East Iceland is a magnificent wonderland where hikers, wanderers, bird-watchers, kayakers and nature lovers f...
Ski from Mountain to Sea
Ski from Mountain to Sea
Oddsskarð’s Advanced Ski runs are for those who love a challenge
Eyjabakkahellir
What the East of Icela...
The Gateway to East Iceland
The Gateway to East Iceland
Forget Reykjavik! Djúpivogur is the Real Iceland
For the last 20 years or so, the population of many small...
Hótel Framtíð of Djúpavogur
Hótel Framtíð of Djúpavogur
Accommodation for every budget
It’s rather rare in Iceland to find so many types of accommodation owned by jus...
The Reindeer Centre
The Reindeer Centre and Guesthouse of East Iceland
At Skjöldólfsstaðir in Jökuldalur, East Iceland, in a building that used to be the s...
East Iceland: Only an hour away
East Iceland: Only an hour away
From sparkling glaciers, across black deserts and volcanic craters, to emerald valleys and dramatic fjor...
East Iceland
East Iceland
Tiny, tight-knit communities extend a warm welcome here. A well-developed infrastructure, with regular flights from Rey...
EGILSSTAÐIR
EGILSSTAÐIR
The first house in Egilsstaðir was built in 1944, and the town has grown steadily since that time. Today, it is a thriving ce...
The Serpent of Lagarfljót
The Serpent of Lagarfljót
In east Iceland the Ring Road leads over Breiðdalsheiði heath and down into Skriðdalur, heading for the Fljótsdal...
Borghildur of Alfaborg
Borghildur of Alfaborg
Borgarfjörður is one of the most picturesque places in Iceland. Between Njarðvík and Loðmundarfjörður, it is the nort...
The Story of Síldarvinnslan in the East Fjords
The Story of Síldarvinnslan in the East Fjords
A Vision of the Future Becomes Reality
The Story of Síldarvinnslan in the East Fjords
In the ...
Exploring Beautiful Vopnafjörður
Exploring Beautiful Vopnafjörður
The scenic town is home to striking nature and fun outdoor activities.
Vopnafjörður is full of picturesqu...
Petra’s Stone and Mineral Collection
What One Woman Can Do
Petra's Stone and Mineral Collection
Ljósbjörg Petra María Sveinsdóttir was born on Christmas Eve, 1922 in a small ...
East Iceland
East Iceland
Strýta Farmhouse, East, Iceland Hrossahjalli, East Coast, Iceland
Tiny, tight-knit communities extend a warm welcome here. ...
Hildibrand hotel
Hildibrand hotel is a destination for the fastidious aesthetic and anyone seriously passionate about food.
Reserved Luxury
- Hild...
Breiðdalur Valley of East Iceland
Just Begging to be Explored
Breiðdalur Valley of East Iceland
The East of Iceland is renowned for its unique geological formations and fo...
The Otherworldly Landscape of Vopnafjörður
Guarded by a Firey Dragon
The Otherworldly Landscape of Vopnafjörður
Imagine sailing towards a rough coastline and a range of magnificent...
Á Hreindýraslóðum Guesthouse: In Reindeer Country
Á Hreindýraslóðum Guesthouse: In Reindeer Country
Iceland cannot boast of having an especially grand selection of wild land mammals, but ma...
Sleeping Giants – The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
Sleeping Giants The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
The many glaciers of Iceland are an essential part of its identity, which should come as...
Icelandic Times
Icelandic Times—the only Icelandic Magazine that speaks English, French, German and even Chinese!
Be sure to pick up a copy of the Ice...
Hotel Framtíð of Djúpivogur
Hotel Framtíð of Djúpivogur
Accommodation for every budget
It's rather rare in Iceland to find so many types of accommodation owned by j...
A Pearl in the Eastfjords
A Pearl in the Eastfjords
Hótel Aldan Offers Friendly and Personal Service, Delicious Food Sourced From Local Ingredients and Quality Accom...
Sleeping Giants – The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
Sleeping Giants The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
The many glaciers of Iceland are an essential part of its identity, which should come as...
Icelandic Times
Icelandic Times—the only Icelandic Magazine that speaks English, French, German and even Chinese!
Be sure to pick up a copy of the Ice...
Hotel Framtíð of Djúpivogur
Hotel Framtíð of Djúpivogur
Accommodation for every budget
It's rather rare in Iceland to find so many types of accommodation owned by j...
A Pearl in the Eastfjords
A Pearl in the Eastfjords
Hótel Aldan Offers Friendly and Personal Service, Delicious Food Sourced From Local Ingredients and Quality Accom...
Mjóeyri Travel Service reveals Eskifjörður, past and present
THE MYSTERY OF RANDULFF’S SEA HOUSE - Mjóeyri Travel Service
Mjóeyri Travel Service reveals Eskifjörður, past and present
The saga of Rand...
Leather Designer
Leather Designer
Ladies handbags, earrings and necklaces
Quality Icelandic design and leather handcraft is much sought after. “My first lea...
A brief stop can become lifetime experience with Iceland Travel
Turning a Stopover into a Holiday
A brief stop can become lifetime experience with Iceland Travel
How would you like to spend a weekend i...
Réttir – The Yearly Sheep Round-ups!
Réttir - The Yearly Sheep Round-ups!
In September the majority of farmers across the country will be herding their sheep from the plateaus ...
The Magical Eastfjords
The Magical Eastfjords
Berunes Hostel Offers a Cosy Stay in the Picturesque East
Don’t forget about the Eastfjords during your trip to Ice...
Eyjolfstaðir Guest House
Eyjolfstaðir Guest House
Cheerful and Spotlessly Clean
Nestled down between the undulating folds of Fossardalur Valley in the East Fjord...
Recharge Your Batteries
Recharge Your BatteriesStylish and Affordable Accommodation at LyngásTravelling through the seemingly countless fjords in eastern Iceland is...
Ghosts, Ghouls and Hot Cocoa!
Ghosts, Ghouls and Hot Cocoa! After dinner entertainment with a twist Are you up for something different? You came to Iceland and have been ...
