Eastern Iceland
Travel Guide





Visit Eastern Iceland

Hérað - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Overall nice. The water has a strong sulfur (rotten eggs) smell, but I'm guessing that's just the area. Nice size room
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir
Clean room, friendly staff and nice restaurant!
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Blábjörg Resort
The property was clean, quiet, and worth it for the spa alone (three thermal pools, a Finnish + infrared + steam sauna!
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Framtid apartments and holiday homes
Lovely cottage, well appointed, private, pretty and comfortable. Beautiful location and scenery.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Bragdavellir Cottages
Very beautiful and peaceful surroundings just it was cold in the bathroom and
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Hjartarstadir Guesthouse
Beautiful location. Comfortable room. So great to be out in the countryside amongst all the sheep. Love those sheep. And the horses at the property were fun to visit with. Would definitely recommend this place.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
Popular places to visit

Lagarfljot
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagarfljot during your travels in Vallanes. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Fardaga Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fardaga Waterfall during your travels in Egilsstaðir. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Seydisfjordur Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Seydisfjordur with a trip to Seydisfjordur Harbour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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.
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.
Hvannadalshnukur
Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Hvannadalshnukur, a lovely green space in Fagurholsmyri. While in this trendy area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
- Seydisfjordur Harbour
- Studlagil Canyon
- Vök Baths
- Hvannadalshnukur
- Bakkagerdi Church
- Skálanes
- Hafnarhólmi
- Icelandic Wartime Museum
- Hengifoss
- Lagarfljot
- Petra's Stone Collection
- Lindarbakki House
- Skriduklauster
- East Iceland Heritage Museum
- Snaefell Mountain
- Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center
- The Eggs of Merry Bay
- Fardaga Waterfall
- Bulandstindur
- Innra Hvannagil Gorge
- Skaftfell - Center for Visual Art
- Tækniminjasafn Austurlands
- Karahnjukar Dam
- Neskaupstaður's Museum House
- Fljotsdalur Valley
- Lagarfljót
- Minjasafn Austurlands
- French in Iceland Museum
- Blaa Kirkjan
- Kaupvangur Culture Centre
- Helgustaðanáma
- Papey




