Iceland · East Iceland
East Iceland
Glacier lagoons, fjords, reindeer and untouched nature
From Reykjavík
8–9 h via Ring Road
Main towns
Egilsstaðir, Seyðisfjörður
Best time
Jun–Sep
Nearest airport
Egilsstaðir (EGS)
Road conditions
Paved, mountain passes
Top activity
Fjords & reindeer
Must See
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Travel Tips
Local know-how for exploring East Iceland
Reindeer
East Iceland is the only place wild reindeer roam. Watch for them crossing roads at dawn and dusk, especially in winter.
Ferry
The Norröna ferry from Denmark docks in Seyðisfjörður — the scenic way to bring your own car to Iceland.
Mountain passes
Fjarðarheiði (to Seyðisfjörður) and other passes get snow and fog. Check road.is and drive slowly.
Vök Baths
The floating geothermal pools at Vök on Lake Urriðavatn are the East's signature soak — clean, quiet and modern.
Fuel
Egilsstaðir is the regional hub with full services. Villages have limited or card-only pumps.
Distances
The East is far and spread out. It rewards a slow multi-day loop rather than a day trip.
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Egilsstadir, East Iceland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about East Iceland
Is East Iceland worth visiting?
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Yes, for travellers who want fjords, forests, reindeer and near-empty roads. It's the least-visited quarter of the Ring Road and feels genuinely remote and peaceful.
What is Seyðisfjörður famous for?
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Its rainbow-painted street leading to a blue church, a thriving arts scene, waterfalls, and being the arrival port for the Norröna ferry from mainland Europe.
Can you see reindeer in East Iceland?
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Yes — Iceland's only wild reindeer herds live in the east, most visible in the highlands in summer and near the coast and roads in winter.
How far is East Iceland from Reykjavík?
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About 650 km / 8–9 hours via the south, or you can fly Reykjavík–Egilsstaðir in around an hour.
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