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Dining Inspiration for Your East Iceland Adventure

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0000

East Iceland is home to a wonderful variety of places to eat. Whether you're craving fresh seafood, locally sourced ingredients, or homemade Icelandic specialties, every stop offers something unique. Many of these restaurants combine delicious food with spectacular scenery, making the journey as memorable as the meal itself. Here are some of the places worth saving for your trip. This summer, take your time, explore the region, and eat your way through East Iceland one great restaurant at a time.

Have your heard about Neskaupsstaður ?

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A hidden gem in Austurland (East Iceland) where dramatic mountains, rich fishing history, and unforgettable adventures come together.

Summer of Culture in Austurland 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0000

You might already know this, but in Iceland, we get pretty excited about summer!

Geological Features of Paskahellir Cave in the East Fjords

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +0000

The East Fjords hide a quiet treasure along Neskaupstaður's rocky coast. Paskahellir, known as Easter Cave, tells a story written in stone. Ancient lava buried forests here. Later, ocean waves carved the rock into one of Iceland's most striking sea caves.

A Guide to the Charming Villages of Austurland

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:49:00 +0000

Outside Reykjavik, there are few places of a significant size anywhere in Iceland. In Austurland, the largest place is Egilsstaðir, which has a population of less than 3000 inhabitants. Scattered across the region are a plethora of small and ever so charming villages; whether you stumble upon them accidentally or make firm plans to visit, here are some of those you’ll be glad to have experienced first-hand.