Title: Visit Eastern Iceland: Best of Eastern Iceland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com

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# Eastern Iceland

## Travel Guide

![Seydisfjordur panorama Eastern Iceland Scandinavia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/668925463818674176/a6fdaa76-8d49-475e-b5a8-d8a438b2ef45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hvalnes, Iceland
Awesome and sight to behold scenery. It is a hot spot for accident as all of us are wow by the incredible scenery #BVSblue #travel #red #nationalpark #hiking #landscape #nature #water #Iceland 
](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054684/8e924f4f-cef8-43a4-a9ab-6b48ee8c555c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Icelandic traffic somewhere in the East Fjords.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6860/c7ee14d3-a292-48b2-b429-77df8d77924c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A little off the main ring road of Iceland, on highway 94 towards Borgarfjörður Eystri, you'll find what might be the worlds most remote vending machine. Powered by solar panels and a wind turbine, it's full stocked operational. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054684/5fee1b61-d319-468c-80b0-181d599dd787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![This is an old landing craft that is slowly rusting away, looks totally out of place in this amazing setting. Lovely colours and nobody else there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053873/55adb339-e6b3-4942-ae4f-4c529d72e248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Eastern Iceland

Things to do

- Eastern Iceland Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Eastern Iceland

![Hérað - Berjaya Iceland Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404800/1404761/2aa4b686_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hérað - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Midvangur 5-7 Egilsstaðir 

$143 nightly

$165 total

Mar 21 - Mar 22

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Egilsstaðir. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (851 reviews)

Yes all fine. Would have liked a kettle in the room.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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![Blábjörg Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4770000/4761900/4761837/96ec9438_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Blábjörg Resort

Gamla Frystihúsið Borgarfjordur Eystri 

$121 nightly

$141 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Borgarfjordur Eystri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

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![Eyjólfsstaðir Guesthouse Egilsstaðir](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19650000/19643300/19643286/63d92f81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Eyjólfsstaðir Guesthouse Egilsstaðir

Eyjólfsstaðir Egilsstaðir 

Stay at this guesthouse in Egilsstaðir. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)

Cozy guesthouse. Friendly staff. Clean room.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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Krákhamar apartments

Blábjörg Djupivogur 

Stay at this cottage in Djupivogur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.

[](https://expedia.com/Djupivogur-Hotels-Krakhamar-Apartments.h33379582.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Studlagil Canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121850000/121842800/121842757/58e8e35d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Studlagil Canyon

Grund Jökuldalsvegur Egilsstaðir Eastern Region

Stay at this apartment in Egilsstaðir. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attraction Studlagil Canyon is located nearby.

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Studlagil-Canyon.h121842757.Hotel-Information)

![Ásgeirsstaðir Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26696000/26695942/17015870_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ásgeirsstaðir Cottages

Ásgeirsstaðir Eidar 

Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Eidar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction Vök Baths is located nearby.

9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)

Great cottage with everything you need!

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

[](https://expedia.com/Eidar-Hotels-Asgeirsstair-Cottages.h26695942.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland and one of east Iceland's most stunning sights. The hike up takes roughly an hour not far off the ring road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102226/279360c2-12ab-4ef9-b6fc-b68189105ea0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hengifoss

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hengifoss, a lovely green space in Hallormsstadur. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Hengifoss-Egilsstair.d6102226.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Seydisfjordur Harbour

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Seydisfjordur with a trip to Seydisfjordur Harbour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Seydisfjordur-Harbour-Seydisfjordur.d6102230.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Studlagil Canyon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Studlagil Canyon during your travels in Egilsstaðir. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Studlagil-Canyon-Egilsstair.d641397134260633600.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Vök Baths

You can take time to visit Vök Baths during your travels to Egilsstaðir. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's northern light views. 

[](https://expedia.com/Vok-Baths-Egilsstair.d621437646926675968.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Bakkagerdi Church

4.5/5(9 reviews)

After visiting Bakkagerdi Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Borgarfjordur Eystri. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Bakkagerdi-Church-Borgarfjordur-Eystri.d6311311.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Hafnarhólmi

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hafnarhólmi during your travels in Borgarfjordur Eystri. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Hafnarholmi-Borgarfjordur-Eystri.d553248635967719279.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Eastern Iceland

![The mountains of Borgarfjörður Eystri in east Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/555/19ccd67c-adc6-4ef6-9922-69eaa0539d8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Borgarfjordur Eystri

![View over village of Breiddalsvik in east Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/747/7abd4421-2ba7-4b52-87f2-0024bce9b2dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Breiddalsvik

![Wonderful and high waterfall Fardagafoss near Egilsstadir on Eastern Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1110/c584ae13-2aa3-48e5-a0f0-81bc54f8ed7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Egilsstaðir

![Iceland winter landscape road sunrise in Vopnafjarðarhreppur](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3731/9b828084-6401-439d-81ce-761e62d431dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Vopnafjordur

- Cities near Eastern Iceland
- Places of interest

[Borgarfjordur Eystri](https://expedia.com/Borgarfjordur-Eystri.dx555)[Bakkafjordur](https://expedia.com/Bakkafjordur.dx591)[Breiddalsvik](https://expedia.com/Breiddalsvik.dx747)[Egilsstaðir](https://expedia.com/Egilsstair.dx1110)[Vopnafjordur](https://expedia.com/Vopnafjordur.dx3731)[Djupivogur](https://expedia.com/Djupivogur.dx6860)[Fagurholsmyri](https://expedia.com/Fagurholsmyri.dx7233)[Höfn](https://expedia.com/Hofn.dx7236)[Thorshofn](https://expedia.com/Thorshofn.dx10055)[Hallormsstadur](https://expedia.com/Hallormsstadur.dx6035419)[Seydisfjordur](https://expedia.com/Seydisfjordur.dx6053873)[Neskaupstadur](https://expedia.com/Neskaupstadur.dx6069713)[Eskifjordur](https://expedia.com/Eskifjordur.dx6127883)[Eidar](https://expedia.com/Eidar.dx6130416)[Faskrudsfjordur](https://expedia.com/Faskrudsfjordur.dx6192443)[Vallanes](https://expedia.com/Vallanes.dx3000029295)[Stöðvarfjörður](https://expedia.com/Stovarfjorur.dx3000029316)[Mjóifjörður](https://expedia.com/Mjoifjorur.dx3000029353)[Laugarfell](https://expedia.com/Laugarfell.dx3000029359)[Langanesbyggð](https://expedia.com/Langanesbygg.dx553248634866156019)[Fellabær](https://expedia.com/Fellabr.dx553248635974651070)[Fjardabyggd](https://expedia.com/Fjardabyggd.dx553248635975698100)[Stafafell](https://expedia.com/Stafafell.dx553248635977208413)[Möðrudalur](https://expedia.com/Morudalur.dx553248635977222406)

- [Seydisfjordur Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Seydisfjordur-Harbour-Seydisfjordur.d6102230.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Studlagil Canyon ](https://expedia.com/Studlagil-Canyon-Egilsstair.d641397134260633600.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Vök Baths ](https://expedia.com/Vok-Baths-Egilsstair.d621437646926675968.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bakkagerdi Church ](https://expedia.com/Bakkagerdi-Church-Borgarfjordur-Eystri.d6311311.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hafnarhólmi ](https://expedia.com/Hafnarholmi-Borgarfjordur-Eystri.d553248635967719279.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Skálanes ](https://expedia.com/Skalanes-Seydisfjordur.d553248621533098922.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hvannadalshnukur ](https://expedia.com/Hvannadalshnukur-Fagurholsmyri.d6102242.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center ](https://expedia.com/Snaefellsstofa-Visitor-Center-Egilsstair.d553248626388095661.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Skaftfell - Center for Visual Art ](https://expedia.com/Skaftfell-Center-For-Visual-Art-Seydisfjordur.d553248625401632979.Vacation-Attraction)
- [East Iceland Heritage Museum ](https://expedia.com/East-Iceland-Heritage-Museum-Egilsstair.d553248622672649359.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hengifoss ](https://expedia.com/Hengifoss-Egilsstair.d6102226.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lindarbakki House ](https://expedia.com/Lindarbakki-House-Borgarfjordur-Eystri.d6311313.Vacation-Attraction)
- [The Eggs of Merry Bay ](https://expedia.com/The-Eggs-Of-Merry-Bay-Djupivogur.d553248635976380925.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Fljotsdalur Valley ](https://expedia.com/Fljotsdalur-Valley-Eastern-Region.d553248629501557565.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Icelandic Wartime Museum ](https://expedia.com/Icelandic-Wartime-Museum-Fjardabyggd.d6102232.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lagarfljót ](https://expedia.com/Lagarfljot-Egilsstair.d6102220.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Skriduklauster ](https://expedia.com/Skriduklauster-Egilsstair.d6102228.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Innra Hvannagil Gorge ](https://expedia.com/Innra-Hvannagil-Gorge-Eastern-Region.d6311305.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Petra's Stone Collection ](https://expedia.com/Petras-Stone-Collection-Fjardabyggd.d6102236.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Snaefell Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Snaefell-Mountain-Eastern-Region.d6102222.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bulandstindur ](https://expedia.com/Bulandstindur-Djupivogur.d553248621532494679.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Fardaga Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Fardaga-Waterfall-Egilsstair.d553248630201285102.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Selardalslaug Pool ](https://expedia.com/Selardalslaug-Pool-Eastern-Region.d553248621562854383.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Papey ](https://expedia.com/Papey-Djupivogur.d6102238.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Minjasafn Austurlands ](https://expedia.com/Minjasafn-Austurlands-Egilsstair.d553248621533098905.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tækniminjasafn Austurlands ](https://expedia.com/Tkniminjasafn-Austurlands-Seydisfjordur.d553248621533098921.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Neskaupstaður's Museum House ](https://expedia.com/Neskaupstaurs-Museum-House-Fjardabyggd.d553248635976705754.Vacation-Attraction)
- [French in Iceland Museum ](https://expedia.com/French-In-Iceland-Museum-Fjardabyggd.d6102234.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Karahnjukar Dam ](https://expedia.com/Karahnjukar-Dam-Eastern-Region.d6102224.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Safnahúsið ](https://expedia.com/Safnahusi-Fjardabyggd.d553248621533098923.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Blaa Kirkjan ](https://expedia.com/Blaa-Kirkjan-Seydisfjordur.d553248621533098918.Vacation-Attraction)