Top Things to do in Egilsstadir
Top Restaurants in Egilsstadir
The 5 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Egilsstadir, East Region
Discover the best top things to do in Egilsstadir, Iceland including Askur Taproom - Taproom at Microbrewery, East Iceland Heritage Museum (Minjasafn Austurlands), Skriduklaustur, Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center, Vok Baths.
Restaurants in Egilsstadir
1. Askur Taproom - Taproom at Microbrewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Askur Taproom is a Taproom located in the brewery "Austri Brugghús" in Egilsstaðir. We offer a good variety of local craft beer and beer flights, along with quality coffee and good cocktails. At Askur Taproom you can book a tour around the brewery for groups where you can taste the local beer straight off the tank and get to know the brewing process itself. Guests can come by and enjoy beverages, watch TV or play a game of darts in a friendly atmosphere. We now offer great local pizzas as well! *Free WiFi *Flat screen TV for sports *Beer Pong table *Dartboard
Reviewed By florianm678 - Oberhausen, Germany
While originally looking for a Café we "accidentally" found the Askur Taproom & Pizzeria. It's a craft brewery with its own pizzeria next / connected to it. The place is really cool: The taproom is directly connected to the brewery with windows and a glass door between, so you can also have a look at the brewery while drinking your beer. When we visited there were 6 beers on tap, from a classic Kölsch up to very creative beers with Wasabi or Earl Grey infused. The beers were great, I loved it! Even better was the staff: We were chatting the whole time with the barkeeper and another local guy about Iceland, Germany, Croatia and of course: Beer! Very friendly and very cool. We loved it! PS: According to my girlfriend the pizza is also great!
2. East Iceland Heritage Museum (Minjasafn Austurlands)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
The East Iceland Heritage Museum was founded in 1943 and since then its aims has been to preserve the history of East Iceland by collecting and preserving things that reflect the society, culture and everyday life of people in the area. The museum has two permanent exhibitions, one about the reindeer in East Iceland and one about the old rural household in the region. The focus of the reindeer exhibition is on the nature, characteristics and survival of the reindeer's as well as hunting and how reindeer products have contributed to a creative development of fashion design and handcraft. In the other exhibition, items that belong to the history of the old rural community in east Iceland as it was until the mid-20th century are on display. Most of the items relate to their practical role in everyday life while other objects bear witness to that life was not only about basic survival but also about making beautiful things for decoration and pleasure. The museum also has diverse temporary exhibitions through the year.
3. 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
4. Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Visitor and Information Center for the eastern territory of Vatnajokull National Park. Exhibition about nature and life in the highlands, multimedia and educational activites for children. Souvenir shop on site.
5. Vok Baths
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Vök Baths is a geothermal destination on the beautiful Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland. Vök harnesses the geothermal power of the region to create a unique bathing experience with amazing views of the rest of the lake and the surrounding area. Fully immerse yourself in Iceland’s unique and untouched landscape and become one with nature at the country’s first series of geothermal floating pools.
