Accommodation in East Iceland
Towns & Places of Interest: Bakkafjörður, Borgarfjorður, Breiddalsvík, Djúpivogur, Egilsstaðir, Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Höfn, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður, Seyðisfjörður, Stödvarfjörður, Vopnafjörður, Egilsstaðir, Vatnajökull icecap, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
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The East of Iceland is sparsely populated, however a rich culture thrives among its inhabitants, who delight in tales of elves, trolls, and various other little people.
Mountainous fjords cover the landscape but it also has a large area of lowland which, due to the areas continental climate, can be farmed. The capital of the region Egilsstadir has a domestic airport and connects by road to the Seydisfiordur docks, making it easily accessible.
Most of the towns in East Iceland have been built fairly recently, however Seydisfjordur built in 1870 to 1900, is renowned for its intriguing old houses. Nearby Djupivogur is also a place of historic interest; its buildings preserved from Langabud, provide fascinating insight into life in what was once the region’s main trading port.
In the South-east is the port of Hofn, the centre for the Vatnajokull icecap. From Hofn you can explore Europes largest glacier, either by hiking, in a superjeep, on a snowmobile, or on skis. Not far from the Vatnajokull icecap, is the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon where you can take a boat cruise through the immense icebergs.
North-east of the Vatnajokull glacier is the impressive Mount Snaefell, standing at 1833m above sea-level. Reindeer graze on its planes and birds, including thousands of geese, gather on the marshland of Eyjabakkar at its feet; conditions for bird watchers are ideal as migrant birds rest here, having just flown over the Atlantic.
Hiking is very popular in East Iceland, as there are many scenic routes to take; through serene valleys and untamed forests, to isolated beaches and remote canyons. |
