Find your next Iceland adventure.

REast Iceland

East Iceland

Reindeer Park

Unique wildlife attraction near Egilsstaðir where visitors can meet rescued Icelandic reindeer at close range.

30–60 minutesVery easy

REast IcelandHIDDEN GEM

East Iceland

Remba & Lambafoss

Forest hiking route climbing above Hallormsstaður past the 21-metre Lambafoss waterfall and the gorge of Staðará.

1–2 hoursModerate

REast Iceland

East Iceland

Reyðarfjörður

Long, dramatic Eastfjord surrounded by mountains, with a small town renowned for its unusual Second World War history.

2–4 hoursVery easy

REast Iceland

East Iceland

Rjúkandi

Impressive multi-tiered waterfall cascading from the heath almost directly beside the Ring Road in Jökuldalur.

Under 30 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Sandfell

Distinctive 743-metre rhyolite mountain rising between Fáskrúðsfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður.

2–4 hoursChallenging

East Iceland

Sandvík

Long black-sand beach at the head of Vopnafjörður with birdlife, shells and the remains of a shipwreck visible at low tide.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Saxa

Unusual perforated coastal rock formation where powerful waves force seawater dramatically upwards into the air.

Under 30 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Sænautasel

Reconstructed remote Highland farm beside Sænautavatn offering a glimpse into the harsh lives of Iceland’s former heathland settlers.

1–2 hoursEasy

East Iceland

Sænautavatn

Peaceful Highland lake beside Sænautasel surrounded by the open, sparsely inhabited landscape of Jökuldalsheiði.

30–60 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Selárlaug

Remote geothermal swimming pool beside the Selá river offering a peaceful local alternative to Iceland’s large commercial lagoons.

1–2 hoursVery easy

East Iceland

Selskógur

Woodland recreation area beside Egilsstaðir with easy walking and cycling trails, playgrounds and winter cross-country skiing.

1–2 hoursEasy

East Iceland

Seyðisfjarðarkirkja

Pastel-blue wooden church at the end of Rainbow Street and one of Seyðisfjörður’s most recognisable landmarks.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Seyðisfjörður

Colourful fjord town surrounded by steep mountains and waterfalls, famous for its arts scene, historic buildings, Rainbow Street and Blue Church.

Half dayVery easy

East Iceland

Seyðisfjörður Avalanche Barriers

Large avalanche-defence structures high above Seyðisfjörður reached by a mountain trail with superb views over the town.

2–4 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Seyðisfjörður Swimming Pool

Characterful indoor swimming hall dating from 1948 with hot tubs and sauna in central Seyðisfjörður.

1–2 hoursVery easy

East Iceland

Skaftfell Center for Visual Art

Contemporary visual-arts centre at the heart of Seyðisfjörður’s renowned creative community.

30–60 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Skálanes

Remote nature and heritage centre at the mouth of Seyðisfjörður surrounded by sea cliffs, secluded coastline and rich birdlife.

Half dayModerate

East Iceland

Skessugarður

Extraordinary 300-metre-long natural wall of enormous glacial boulders left behind by Brúarjökull at the end of the Ice Age.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Skjólfjörur

Wild Atlantic beach of dark sand, colourful stones and driftwood with views towards the extraordinary Ljósastapi sea stack.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Skrúður

Dramatic grass-topped cliff island at the mouth of Fáskrúðsfjörður, home to large seabird colonies and a huge sea cave.

Under 30 minutesNot applicable

East Iceland

Skriðuklaustur

Historic cultural centre combining the former home of writer Gunnar Gunnarsson with the archaeological remains of a medieval monastery.

1–2 hoursVery easy

East Iceland

Smjörfjöll

High, steep mountain range between Vopnafjörður and Hérað with peaks reaching around 1,250 metres.

Under 30 minutesNot applicable

East Iceland

Snæfellsstofa

Vatnajökull National Park visitor centre with an interactive exhibition about the nature, geology and wilderness of East Iceland.

30–60 minutesVery easy