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    East Iceland

    East Iceland is an often underrated region.

    Many tourists see only its southwestern tip – the glacial lagoon of Jokulsarlon and the famous Diamond Beach.

    However, East Iceland has much more to offer. See why you should drive through the region and which are the most interesting places to stop.

    Top places to see in east Iceland

    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 12 September 2026

    Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss – a Beautiful Pair of Waterfalls

    At Lake Lagarfljót, near Egilsstadir, are two of the prettiest waterfalls in Iceland - and each of them is beautiful in a completely different way. One trail takes…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 12 September 2026

    Hafrahvammagljúfur – a Massive and Beautiful Canyon in the East of Iceland

    Hafrahvammagljúfur Canyon in the eastern part of Iceland is one of the most impressive canyons on the island. It is more than 200 meters (660 ft) deep and…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 11 September 2026

    Egilsstadir – Eastern Iceland’s Capital

    Egilsstadir (Egilsstaðir) is a good base for exploring East Iceland. A beautiful canyon, fjords, waterfalls, plenty of hiking trails and an unusual, fairly new geothermal pool make it…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 11 September 2026

    Bardarbunga – an Active Volcano Covered by the Vatnajokull Glacier

    The Bardarbunga (Bárðarbunga) volcano created the Holuhraun lava field – the largest to form in Iceland in more than 200 years. Its last eruption ended in 2015, but…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 19 September 2026

    Svinafellsjokull – an Unearthly Glacier Landscape

    Svinafellsjokull (Svínafellsjökull) is one of the southern outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, Iceland's largest ice cap. It lies in the Skaftafell area of Vatnajökull National Park, a place popular…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 11 September 2026

    Svartifoss – a Beautiful Waterfall in Skaftafell

    Svartifoss is a stunningly beautiful waterfall in the Skaftafell Nature Reserve (now part of Vatnajökull National Park) - a remarkable area of glacier tongues and lagoons, birch woods,…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 13 September 2026

    Studlagil Canyon – Iceland’s Hidden Treasure

    Studlagil (Stuðlagil) Canyon is located in northeastern Iceland in the Jökuldalur glacial valley. In good weather its basalt columns of rock, cut through by a beautiful wild river,…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 11 September 2026

    Stokksnes – a Beautiful Cape Near Hofn

    According to many photographers, Stokksnes is the BEST photo location in Iceland. See what has earned it that reputation. In this article: Stokksnes - a beautiful, underrated place…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 13 September 2026

    Laugarfell Mountain Hotel – Eastern Gate to Iceland’s Interior

    Laugarfell is a mountain shelter and hotel in the eastern highlands, southwest of the town of Egilsstadir. It is a great place to stay the night and an…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 10 September 2026

    Jokulsarlon Lagoon and the Diamond Beach

    Jökulsárlón is the best place in Europe to admire glacier calving. One of the spectacular effects of this phenomenon is the nearby Diamond Beach. Another place worth visiting…