Recreation

Go for a unique ATV adventure and take an outdoor adventure on one of Iceland's best ATV tours in the forest of Hallormsstaður.

Iceland has an abundance of lakes and rivers teeming with salmon and trout and attracts many anglers. The opportunities for participating are limitless

Short and long term bicycle rentals as well as guided bicycle tours are available.

Cycling is an inexpensive, exhilarating and earth friendly way to tour and enjoy the country. Short and long-term bicycle rentals as well as guided bicycle tours are available.

Iceland’s bird population is unique and diverse and offers bird watching enthusiasts the opportunity for that rare observation.

From whale watching to puffin tours to northern light cruises, coast hugging trips and more, they each provide an enjoyable and memorable experience.

For spelunkers and potholers,Iceland has scores of caves, large and small, deep and shallow, to be explored. Some caves may be explored without a guide and many agencies offer cave exploration tours for others.

The food scene Austurland is authentic and continuously developing, benefitting from the access to fresh raw ingredients from the coastal climate that gives the food quality and flavor to nature itself. Austurland is proud of their culinary culture and the freshness of its ingredients. The food comes from the sea, farm, or the field, and straight to the table.

Day trips to the various museums, galleries and nearby natural wonders are quite enjoyable and relatively inexpensive.

Exhilarating options for the equally adventurous beginner or expert, are the fresh water and sea diving tours available. 

In many parts of the country, there are indoor and outdoor parks for the entire family to enjoy.

Golf enthusiasts have many options in choosing among excellent golf courses throughout the island.

Hiking with or without a guide us always a popular mode of travel and many hiking trails exist.

The Icelandic horse is a favorite of many and known around the world as an excellent steed. There are many horse rentals throughout the country offering short or longer rides.

Iceland has many options for the hunter. Game most commonly hunted are deer, certain types of ducks and geese as well as seabirds. The hunting takes place in mountain pastures, private lands, the beaches and the sea.

From February to the end of April is the time for ice fishing. The most common catch is trout. There are occasional ice fishing competitions held in different parts of the country.

Kayaking is an exhilarating experience and many agencies throughout the country offer kayak tours on lakes, ponds and the ocean.

In many parts of the country, there are indoor and outdoor parks for the entire family to enjoy.

For those wanting more excitement in their lives, careening down a rushing river can be just the ticket. It’s an unforgettable and exhilarating experience that will definitely get the heart pumping.

East Iceland offers great outdoor possibilities and skiing is definitely one of them. Whether cross country skiing in the highlands or fjords, or sliding on skis or a skiboard in the great resorts  in the area, you will enjoy a stunning scenery and unique character, and it is definitely worth the while.

Iceland is famous for its swimming pools and there is no shortage of them in East Iceland.