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East Iceland

Aðalból

Remote farm associated with Hrafnkell’s Saga, where visitors can see locations connected with one of Iceland’s classic medieval stories.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Andapollur

Small peaceful pond near the entrance to Reyðarfjörður used by locals for recreation and fishing.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Asknes

Remote remains of a huge Norwegian whaling station that was once among the largest facilities of its kind in the world.

1–2 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Atlavík

Beautiful wooded cove on the shore of Lagarfljót within Hallormsstaðaskógur, popular for picnics, camping and lakeside views.

30–60 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Auroras Iceland

Northern-lights photography exhibition inside historic Wathne’s House featuring auroras captured around Fáskrúðsfjörður.

30–60 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Austdalur to Skálanes

Easy lowland coastal hike from Austdalur towards the Skálanes nature reserve at the mouth of Seyðisfjörður.

2–4 hoursEasy

East Iceland

Álfaborg

Rocky hill beside Bakkagerði traditionally believed to be the home of Iceland’s queen of the elves, with an easy trail to a panoramic viewpoint.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Álfkonusteinn

Easy countryside walk from Bustarfell to a large boulder associated with one of Vopnafjörður’s traditional elf legends.

1–2 hoursEasy

East Iceland

Álftafjörður

Large shallow tidal lagoon surrounded by steep mountains and remote valleys on the southern edge of East Iceland.

30–60 minutesNot applicable

East Iceland

Æðarsteinsviti

Small picturesque lighthouse beyond Gleðivík that makes an easy extension to the waterfront walk from Djúpivogur.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Þerribjörg

Spectacular remote coastal cliffs of yellow, pink and black rock reached by a steep hike beneath Hellisheiði eystri.

Half dayChallenging

East Iceland

Þverárgil

Colourful canyon containing striking rhyolite formations that contrast dramatically with the darker surrounding mountains.

1–2 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Þvottá

Historic site where Síðu-Hallur and his household were traditionally baptised during Iceland’s conversion to Christianity around the year 1000.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Bakkagerðiskirkja

Historic village church containing a celebrated Jóhannes S. Kjarval altarpiece depicting Christ preaching from Álfaborg.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Barkurinn

Maritime-history site recalling the old sailing ships once deliberately sunk and reused as foundations for Icelandic harbour structures.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

East Iceland

Baugur Bjólfs

Elevated viewpoint on Bjólfur providing a dramatic bird’s-eye panorama of Seyðisfjörður and the length of the fjord.

1–2 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Bóndavarðan

Historic cairn on a ridge above Djúpivogur providing superb panoramic views over the village, Búlandsnes and surrounding mountains.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Búðará Canyon & Búðarárfoss

Pleasant wooded river walk from central Reyðarfjörður through Búðará gorge to the waterfall of Búðarárfoss.

1–2 hoursEasy

East Iceland

Búðarárfoss

Waterfall above Seyðisfjörður reached by a relatively short hike with views over the colourful town and fjord.

1–2 hoursModerate

East Iceland

Búlandsnes Black Sands

Quiet black-sand and wetland landscape outside Djúpivogur with ponds, vegetated islets, rich birdlife and mountain views.

1–2 hoursEasy

East Iceland

Búlandstindur

Iconic 1,069-metre pyramid-shaped mountain towering above Djúpivogur and widely regarded as one of Iceland’s most beautiful peaks.

Full dayChallenging

East Iceland

Beljandi

Pair of peaceful waterfalls, Ytri Beljandi and Innri Beljandi, on Breiðdalsá in the heart of Breiðdalur.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Berufjörður

Spectacular mountain fjord north of Djúpivogur where the Ring Road winds beneath waterfalls and some of East Iceland’s most distinctive peaks.

1–2 hoursNot applicable

East Iceland

Bjólfur

1,085-metre mountain towering above Seyðisfjörður and offering exceptional panoramic views across the fjord and surrounding East Iceland mountains.

Full dayChallenging