EAST ICELAND
Eskifjörður
Historic fishing town beneath towering Hólmatindur combining maritime heritage with dramatic Eastfjord scenery.
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About Eskifjörður
Eskifjörður became an official trading post in 1789 and retains a strong connection with fishing and maritime history. Hólmatindur rises dramatically above the fjord while nearby attractions include Hólmanes Nature Reserve, Helgustaðanáma, Bleiksárfoss and the remote road towards Vöðlavík.
Our practical tips
✓Walk around the old waterfront rather than only driving through town.
✓Hólmanes and Bleiksárfoss are easy additions while exploring Eskifjörður.