Top Things to do in East Region
What to do and see in East Region, Iceland: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in East Region, Iceland including Glacier Lagoon, Fellsfjara, Skaftafell National Park, Lac Polaire, Seydisfjordur Church, Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center, Moorudalur Farm, Svartifoss Waterfall, Fardagafoss, Atlavik.
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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. Fellsfjara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 713 reviews
Reviewed By 420jessicah - London, United Kingdom
I was so looking forward to this, and it certainly did not disappoint. Beautiful beach with gorgeous icebergs and black sand. Quite busy at the main part, but as soon as you start walking down the beach you're alone.
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. Lac Polaire
5. Seydisfjordur Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By keett712 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This town has a idyllic backdrop against a very good reflection pool (small pond) with the famous Blue Church. With the snowy mountains backdrop and wintry cold, this little very beautiful small village is very quaint and photogenic to capture. The pics are captivating in an equally stunningly quiet and peaceful backdrop. Does not feel real. The wow factor is definitely strong and equally too is thrilling high mountain ride all the way from Egilsstadir town. The drive across snow capped mountain are so emotionally beautiful with fresh soft snow all across the 30 min ride with foggy sights strewn along the pass.
6. 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.
7. Moorudalur Farm
8. 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).
9. Fardagafoss
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By rdiet1 - Graz, Austria
Fardagafoss is located close to the road to Seydisfjördur, a few kilometres out of Egilsstadir. There is a hike of about 30 Minutes from the parking area up to the waterfall.On the way you'll have a nice view to Egilsstadir and the lake Lagarfljot.
10. Atlavik
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By herborg_ - Reykjavik, Iceland
Really cozy camping spot by Lagarfljót in Hallormsstaðarskógur. Sheltered forest area with nice footpaths in the forest - great for families with children.
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