Find your next Iceland adventure.

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East Iceland

Eskifjörður Maritime Museum

Museum exploring the fishing and maritime history that shaped Eskifjörður and the wider Eastfjords.

30–60 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Fardagafoss

Scenic waterfall reached on a short marked hike from Road 93 just outside Egilsstaðir.

1–2 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Fáskrúðsfjörður

Distinctive Eastfjord town whose French fishing heritage remains visible in museums, buildings, memorials and bilingual street signs.

2–4 hoursVery easy

East Iceland

Fellabær

Small community immediately across Lagarfljót from Egilsstaðir, forming part of the main populated hub of inland East Iceland.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Fjallkonustígur

Six-kilometre historic hiking route through Vestdalur past waterfalls to Vestdalsvatn and the Mountain Lady archaeological site.

2–4 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Fjarðarheiði

High mountain pass on Road 93 offering dramatic views during the descent into the narrow Seyðisfjörður valley.

30–60 minutesNot applicable

East Iceland

Flögufoss

Highest waterfall in Breiðdalur, dropping around 60 metres beneath a smaller cascade that passes through a natural stone arch.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Fossastígur

Easy waterfall trail from Seyðisfjörður following Fjarðará through woodland towards Fjarðarsel and a succession of cascades.

2–4 hoursEasy

East Iceland

Fossárdalur

Remote waterfall-filled valley behind Berufjörður where Fossá descends from the mountains through a remarkable series of cascades.

Half dayModerate

East Iceland

French Graveyard

Quiet cemetery and memorial outside Fáskrúðsfjörður commemorating French and Belgian fishermen who died while working around Iceland.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

French Museum

Award-winning museum telling the extraordinary story of the thousands of French fishermen who worked in Icelandic waters.

1–2 hoursVery easy

East Iceland

Fuglabjarganes

Scenic 6 km coastal circuit through a protected landscape of beaches, cliffs, sea stacks and rich birdlife.

2–4 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Geithúsaárgil

Impressive river gorge below Grænafell shaped over time by the Geithúsaá river.

1–2 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Gerpir

Rugged 661-metre cape forming the easternmost mainland point of Iceland and exposing some of the country’s oldest rock.

Full dayChallenging

East Iceland

Gilsárfoss

Pretty waterfall on Gilsá reached by a short walk from town, with a path allowing visitors to walk behind the falling water.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Gljúfursárfoss

Beautiful roughly 45-metre waterfall dropping into a colourful ravine immediately below the Road 917 parking area.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Grænafell

Popular local hiking area with woodland, mountain scenery, a summit lake and a dramatic gorge beside Grænafell.

2–4 hoursModerate

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East Iceland

Gufufoss

Powerful roadside waterfall surrounded by dark cliffs on the descent from Fjarðarheiði into Seyðisfjörður.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

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East Iceland

Hafnarhólmi

Exceptionally accessible seabird colony where visitors can watch puffins at remarkably close range from purpose-built paths and viewing platforms.

30–60 minutesVery easy

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East Iceland

Hafnarhús

Modern harbour building beside Hafnarhólmi providing visitor facilities, exhibitions and views over the harbour and puffin colony.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

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East Iceland

Hafnarnesviti

Small lighthouse reached on foot through the remains of the abandoned Hafnarnes settlement.

1–2 hoursModerate

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East Iceland

Hallormsstaðaskógur

Iceland’s largest forest, covering around 740 hectares beside Lagarfljót with walking trails, picnic areas and lakeside camping.

2–4 hoursEasy

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East Iceland

Hallormsstaður Arboretum

Unusual arboretum within Hallormsstaðaskógur containing a large collection of tree species from around the world.

30–60 minutesEasy