East
East Iceland's fjords from Reyðarfjörður to Seyðisfjörður have winding coastal roads with tunnels. Studlagil canyon and Hengifoss require short gravel access roads. Snow can persist late into spring in the passes.
Destinations in East
Höfn
Höfn í Hornafirði
Fishing town in Southeast Iceland. Famous for langoustine. Gateway to Vatnajökull and the eastern fjords.
Vestrahorn
Dramatic mountain with a distinctive pointy silhouette on the Stokksnes peninsula. Black sand dunes, Viking village film set. Photographer favorite.
Stuðlagil
Basalt Column Gorge
Stunning basalt column canyon in East Iceland. Thousands of hexagonal columns lining the turquoise glacial river. Requires a 2km hike.
Hengifoss
One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 128m. Striking red clay strata between black basalt columns. 2.5km hike with Litlanesfoss along the way.
Egilsstaðir
Main service hub of East Iceland. Near Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, Hengifoss waterfall, and multiple fjords. Largest town in the east.
Seyðisfjörður
Colorful fjord town in East Iceland. Known for its blue church, rainbow road, and art scene. Ferry connection to Denmark.
Borgarfjörður Eystri
Remote peninsula in East Iceland. Puffin colonies at Hafnarhóll, colorful mountains, and hiking trails. A hidden gem.
Vök Baths
Geothermal infinity pools floating on Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland. Modern design, cold plunge, and sustainable energy.
Towns & places in East
Weather and how to drive there.