Skip to content

    Or try searching by Category and/or Location

    360° Virtual Tour of Fjarðabyggð
    Take a virtual tour around the municipality of Fjarðabyggð with a 360° view of its towns and fjords.

    Communities

    Breiðdalsvík
    Tiny Breiðdalsvík is a relatively young fishing village with some surprises and plenty of small-town hospitality. It lies on the coast with great seascapes and black sand beaches, making fishing and boat tours popular from its old harbor.
    Eskifjörður
    Eskifjörður and its surrounds are a fabulous microcosm of the east, with attractions that neatly sum up the region’s appeal. History and nature work their magic here, and you can investigate towering mountains, nature reserves, deserted black beaches, time-stands-still history, and surprising geology.
    Fáskrúðsfjörður
    Fáskrúðsfjörður dishes up a Gallic surprise in the middle of the Eastfjords: a strong historical connection to France that today is showcased and celebrated. The village road signs are even in French!
    Mjóifjörður
    In a country that specializes in unspoiled and out-of-the-way places, Mjóifjörður might just take the title of ‘most remote’.
    Norðfjörður
    Norðfjörður is about as far east as you can go in Iceland, and soaring mountains provide a scenic backdrop to the town of Neskaupstaður. The fjord and those surrounding mountains provide plentiful recreational opportunities, from hiking to horse-riding trails.
    Reyðarfjörður
    At over 30km long, Reyðarfjörður is the longest and widest of Iceland's Eastfjords. Norwegians once operated whaling stations along the fjord, and fishing was naturally a part of the area’s history. These days the Alcoa aluminum smelter is the main employer, making this the most industrial pocket of the east. But industry doesn’t mean a lack of beauty – in fact, you may recognize some of Reyðarfjörður’s dramatic natural features if you’ve seen the British TV series Fortitude, which was largely filmed here.
    Stöðvarfjörður
    Stöðvarfjörður er eina þorpið á Austfjörðum sem Hringvegurinn liggur í gegnum og þar er margt áhugavert að skoða. Heimamenn stunda fiskveiðar, ferðaþjónustu og listi en mikill sköpunarkraftur kraumar í Stöðvarfirði sem líklegast er innblásinn, allavegana að hluta til, af stórbrotinni náttúru svæðisins.

    Destinations

    Klifbrekkufossar
    Mjóeyri
    Flögufoss
    Búðará Canyon and Waterfall
    Gerpir
    Saxa

    Things to do

    Swimming pools
    Golf Courses
    Activities
    Hiking Trails
    Museums and Exhibitions
    Organized tours

    Information Centers

    Historic and Cultural sites

    Völvuleiði
    Kolfreyjustaður
    Heydalir (Eydalir)
    Breiðdalseldstöð
    The French Graveyard - le cimetiere francais
    Dalatangaviti

    Food and Accommodation

    Hotels
    Guesthouses and cottages
    Restaurants and cafés
    Camping

    Practical information

    It is important to keep a few things in mind when travelling in Iceland. It is necessary to keep up with the weather forecast, even during summer, and road conditions. You must get familiar with the Icelandic Króna (currency) and pack appropriately for the season you are visiting, you can expect all kinds of weather all year round. And there is no need to buy water because the tap water is great!

    Icelandic Water
    Read more
    Icelandic króna and creditcard use
    Read more
    Icelandic Weather
    Read more
    Road Conditions in Iceland
    Read more
    What to Pack for the Seasons
    Read more
    How to get here
    Read more