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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
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    Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss – a Beautiful Pair of Waterfalls
    At Lake Lagarfljot, near Egilsstadir, are two of the prettiest waterfalls in Iceland. The beauty of each, however, is of a different nature. Hengifoss - undisputedly beautiful Although…
    East Iceland
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    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, and very new, swimming pool make…
    East Iceland
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    Svinafellsjokull – an Unearthly Glacier Landscape
    Svinafellsjokull (Svínafellsjökull) is one of the southern outcrops of Iceland's largest glacier, the Vatnajökull ice cap. It is part of the Skaftafell Nature Reserve, a place popular with…
    East Iceland
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    Svartifoss – a Beautiful Waterfall in Skaftafell
    Svartifoss is a phenomenally beautiful waterfall that is located in the Skaftafell Nature Reserve - a remarkable place full of glacial tongues and lagoons, forested with birch, covered…
    East Iceland
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    Stokksnes – a Beautiful Cape Near Hofn
    According to many photographers, Stokksnes is the BEST photographic location in Iceland. See what it deserves such an opinion with. In this article: Stokksnes - a beautiful, underrated…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 5 November 2023

    Laugarfell Mountain Hotel – Eastern Gate to Iceland’s Interior
    Laugarfell is a mountain shelter / hotel south-west of the town of Egilsstadir. It is a great place to stay the night and also to explore all the…
    East Iceland
    w East Iceland - 4 November 2023

    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…