East Iceland a hiking haven
East Iceland is a magnificent wonderland where hikers, wanderers, bird-watchers, kayakers and nature lovers find everything their...
Ski from Mountain to Sea
Oddsskarð’s Advanced Ski runs are for those who love a challenge
Eyjabakkahellir
What the East of Iceland lacks in people, ...
The Gateway to East Iceland
Forget Reykjavik! Djúpivogur is the Real Iceland
For the last 20 years or so, the population of many small towns and villages ...
Hótel Framtíð of Djúpavogur
Accommodation for every budget
It’s rather rare in Iceland to find so many types of accommodation owned by just one company, but H...
The Reindeer Centre and Guesthouse of East Iceland
At Skjöldólfsstaðir in Jökuldalur, East Iceland, in a building that used to be the schoolhouse for the a...
East Iceland: Only an hour away
From sparkling glaciers, across black deserts and volcanic craters, to emerald valleys and dramatic fjords – much of what ma...
East Iceland
Tiny, tight-knit communities extend a warm welcome here. A well-developed infrastructure, with regular flights from Reykjavik to Egilsstaði...
EGILSSTAÐIR
The first house in Egilsstaðir was built in 1944, and the town has grown steadily since that time. Today, it is a thriving center with an economy...
The Serpent of Lagarfljót
In east Iceland the Ring Road leads over Breiðdalsheiði heath and down into Skriðdalur, heading for the Fljótsdalur district. The low...
Borghildur of Alfaborg
Borgarfjörður is one of the most picturesque places in Iceland. Between Njarðvík and Loðmundarfjörður, it is the northernmost of the fjor...
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 late 19th century, N...
Exploring Beautiful Vopnafjörður
The scenic town is home to striking nature and fun outdoor activities.
Vopnafjörður is full of picturesque mountains, wondrou...
What One Woman Can Do
Petra's Stone and Mineral Collection
Ljósbjörg Petra María Sveinsdóttir was born on Christmas Eve, 1922 in a small traditional farmhous...
Hildibrand hotel is a destination for the fastidious aesthetic and anyone seriously passionate about food.
Reserved Luxury
- Hildibrand hotel is a de...
Just Begging to be Explored
Breiðdalur Valley of East Iceland
The East of Iceland is renowned for its unique geological formations and for its magnificent va...
Guarded by a Firey Dragon
The Otherworldly Landscape of Vopnafjörður
Imagine sailing towards a rough coastline and a range of magnificent blue mountains. Not...
Á Hreindýraslóðum Guesthouse: In Reindeer Country
Iceland cannot boast of having an especially grand selection of wild land mammals, but many people are not aw...
Sleeping Giants The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
The many glaciers of Iceland are an essential part of its identity, which should come as no surprise as they...