East Iceland
Kolfreyjustaður
Historic church and vicarage dating from 1878, surrounded by Eastfjord folklore connected with the troll Kolfreyja.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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East Iceland
Lagarfljót & Lögurinn
Long glacial lake and river system famous for the centuries-old legend of the serpent-like Lagarfljótsormur.
Half dayNot applicable
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Landsendi
Remote coastal hike from Road 917 to Landsendahorn with huge views across Móvíkur and colourful rhyolite sea cliffs.
2–4 hoursModerate
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Langabúð
Djúpivogur’s oldest building, dating from 1790, now housing museums, exhibitions and a much-loved café.
1–2 hoursVery easy
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Lindarbakki
Tiny red-fronted turf house dating originally from 1899 and one of the most photographed historic buildings in Borgarfjörður Eystri.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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Litlanesfoss
Beautiful waterfall framed by some of Iceland’s tallest and most dramatic basalt columns on the trail to Hengifoss.
1–2 hoursModerate
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Ljósastapi
Unusual offshore sea stack whose elephant-like shape has earned it the local nickname Fíllinn — the Elephant.
Under 30 minutesEasy
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Loðmundarfjörður
Beautiful abandoned fjord at the southern end of the Víknaslóðir trail network, containing settlement remains and a tiny church at Klyppstaður.
Full dayChallenging
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Möðrudalskirkja
Small hand-built church at Möðrudalur created in 1949 by farmer Jón A. Stefánsson in memory of his wife.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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Möðrudalur
Historic farm settlement at 469 metres above sea level, the highest permanently inhabited farm in Iceland.
1–2 hoursVery easy
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Múlahöfn
Dramatic natural harbour beneath Hellisheiði eystri surrounded by cliffs and sea stacks and once designated as a trading harbour.
2–4 hoursChallenging
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Meleyri
Quiet black-sand expanse beside Breiðdalsvík popular with locals for peaceful year-round walks.
30–60 minutesEasy
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Mjóifjörður
Exceptionally remote East Iceland fjord of waterfalls, steep mountains, historic sites and tiny seasonal communities.
Full dayNot applicable
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Neskaupstaður
Colourful town at the head of Norðfjörður surrounded by steep mountains and one of Iceland’s oldest protected nature reserves.
Half dayVery easy
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Neskaupstaður Avalanche Barriers
Huge avalanche-defence structures above Neskaupstaður surrounded by walking trails and excellent elevated views across Norðfjörður.
1–2 hoursModerate
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Neskaupstaður Nature Reserve
Protected coastal landscape immediately outside Neskaupstaður with sea cliffs, rich plant life, geological formations and marked walking trails.
1–2 hoursEasy
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Njarðvíkurskriður & Naddi
Dramatic section of the approach to Borgarfjörður Eystri associated with the legend of the monster Naddi and a mysterious historic roadside cross.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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Oddsskarð
Historic high mountain pass between Eskifjörður and Norðfjörður, now best known for its ski area and traces of the old road connection.
1–2 hoursNot applicable
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Papey
Largest island in the Eastfjords, lying offshore from Djúpivogur and renowned for seabirds, puffins and early settlement history.
Half dayModerate
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Páskahellir
Wave-carved coastal cave containing remarkable impressions of trees buried beneath lava millions of years ago.
1–2 hoursModerate
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Petra’s Stone Collection
Extraordinary house and garden filled with thousands of colourful stones and minerals collected around East Iceland by Petra Sveinsdóttir.
1–2 hoursVery easy
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Prestagil
Small scenic gorge containing a waterfall and a local legend about a giantess who lured two priests into the ravine.
Under 30 minutesEasy
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Rainbow Street
Colourful rainbow-painted street leading directly towards the Blue Church and one of East Iceland’s most recognisable landmarks.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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Randulfssjóhús
Remarkably preserved nineteenth-century seafarers’ lodge combining historic fishermen’s quarters with traditional Eastfjord food.
1–2 hoursVery easy
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