Top Things to do in East Region
The 10 Best Things to do in East Region, Iceland
Discover the best top things to do in East Region, Iceland including Glacier Lagoon, Vatnajokull Glacier, Skaftafell National Park, Skriduklaustur, Hofn Swimming Pool, Svartifoss Waterfall, The Thorbergur center, Hoffellsjokull Glacier, Gamlabud Visitor Center, Vestrahorn.
Restaurants in East Region
1. Glacier Lagoon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,532 reviews
Reviewed By schmidtmg - Switzerland, null
The Glacier Lagoon at Jokulsarlon is a very special place - it is where the mighty Vatnajökull glacier dips into the Atlantic. The landscape of smaller or bigger icebergs that broke into the water from the glacier and slowly drift towards the ocean is amazing. You can actually pick up. little boulders of ice that have been washed onto the shore. This must rank with the ten or twelve most awesome natural sites that I have seen..... and it's worth the long drive from Reykjavik to see.
2. Vatnajokull Glacier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By szapa11 - Barcelona, Spain
Walked through the Falljökull glacier (Vatnajokull) guided by Melrakki Adventures, what a nice experience! You must take a guide to go there, otherwise it's too dangerous. We got the chance to see a nice blue ice cave too. With Oddur the experience was great! Very recommendable!
3. Skaftafell National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,128 reviews
Reviewed By Tissa010 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Beautiful area to do some hiking and see the big glaciers of Vatnajökull. You can choose your own route and difficulty, but if you're able you should definitely go up route 55 or 56 to the edge of the glacier.
4. Skriduklaustur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Centre of culture and history with monastic ruins, historical exhibitions, art gallery, gift shop and a local food restaurant. Opening hours June-August 10:00-18:00 and May&September 12:00-17:00. April & half October 12:00-16:00.
Reviewed By BasS215 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A part of Icelandic history Worth the trip and don’t forget to visit Klausterkaffi for lunch Inside the building
5. Hofn Swimming Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By astdis - Odense, Denmark
Great outdoors heated swimmingpool with a kids pool a cold jacuzzi and 2 hot ones. It also has water slides and a sauna.
6. Svartifoss Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 742 reviews
Reviewed By _eli_9009 - Düsseldorf, Germany
We parked at the other parking, not the main one, and walked the small trail (marked as red - difficult) up the hill. It is not really difficult, only compared to the other way from the main parking marked as blue, it is more wild (& more fun) :) In total it took us 2h walking up, staying and the waterfall taking fotos and coming back down. Be careful as some part of the trail might be covered by ice in winter (very slippery).
7. The Thorbergur center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
The Thórbergur center is a cultural center with an exhibition dedicated to the great writer Thórbergur Thórdarson (1888 - 1974) ) who grew up on the farm Hali. This unique exhibition takes you on an enriching journey through the life and thoughts of one of Iceland's most original 20th century thinkers and writers.
Reviewed By Discover141576
Thank you for a wonderful dinner after an event-filled day on the glacier! We enjoyed the exhibition, too!
8. Hoffellsjokull Glacier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By olafur51 - Reykjavik, Iceland
Hoffellsjökull glacier is really impressive. Pure natural beauty.The lagoon with small icebergs is certainly worth a visit. In the hotel Hoffell Glacier World, you can see a very interesting exhibition. Collection of stones from the neighbourhood. Fantastic videos on Hoffellsjökull and the lagoon.
9. Gamlabud Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
10. Vestrahorn
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By MarcusLYK - Singapore, Singapore
An entrance fee is required at the Viking cafe, and you get access to the entire area, including the Viking movie set. We could not get to the movie set as the parking was pretty far away. There are no proper carparks as indicated on the map. You just stop anywhere by the road. The weather was good when we reached, and every photo of the mountains came out so dramatically beautiful. Definitely did not regret coming to this place.
TAGS
