Approximately 3.2% of Iceland’s 350,000 population live in the Eastfjords, otherwise referred to as East Iceland or ‘Austurland’.

Despite its diminutive population size, the east of Iceland boasts some of the country’s most staggering scenery, from the dramatic Vestrahorn Mountain to the glittering Lagarfljót Lake.

Thankfully, the Eastfjords are available to visit during both the winter and summer.

Towns in the Eastfjords include Egilsstaðir—the largest settlement in the region–and Seyðisfjörður, the latter of which is home to approximately 700 people and surrounded by flat-top mountains, hiking trails and tumbling waterfalls.

Seyðisfjörður is also known for its traditional wooden architecture, heavily inspired by the Scandinavian >

It should go without saying that the Eastfjords is among the most interesting of Iceland’s regions and contains some genuinely spectacular attractions.

Said attractions include the hiker’s paradise and home to the “hidden folk”, Borgarfjörður eystri, Iceland’s most extensive valley Breiðdalur and the country’s largest forest, Hallormsstaðarskógur. During the summer, it is common for both visitors and locals to camp at Hallormsstaðarskógur.

There is a range of lesser-visited attractions that make the Eastfjords so special. For instance, many guests are interested to see the volcanic wonder that is Víti Crater Lake, while others seem destined to visit the mighty 128-metre high waterfall, Hengifoss. The iconic, pyramid-shaped mountain Búlandstindur also makes a worthy stop, as does Stórurð, known otherwise as “The Giant Boulders”.

The Eastfjords is also home to a number of fascinating islands, including Skrúður and Papey. Skrúður is best known for its 160-metre high basalt cliffs and rich birdlife, while Papey is named after the Gaelic monks that inhabited the island long before the Vikings ever did.

Eastfjords Tours

Midnight Sun 12 Hour Hiking Tour to Snaefell with Transfer from Egilsstadir

Challenging 8 Day Horse Riding Adventure on the East Fjords of Iceland

Scenic 11 Hour Hiking Tour of Mt Dyrfjoll with Transfer from Egilsstadir

Challenging 3 Day Glacier Hiking Tour of Kverkfjoll in North Iceland

Scenic 9 Hour Canyon Hiking Day Tour of Hafrahvammar with Transfer from Egilsstadir

10 Hour Tour of East Fjord Villages with Horse Ride & Transfer from Egilsstadir or Reydarfjordur

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