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We welcome you to East Iceland!
Exhibitions include the work of well-known geologist Dr. George P.L.Walker, writer and linguist Dr. Stefán Einarsson from Höskuldsstaðir and the history of the house and surrounding area.
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE #easticeland Visit us on www.facebook.com/easticeland and www.east.is Enjoy your stay!
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The Breiðdalssetur Center is housed in the oldest building in the East Icelandic village of Breiðdalsvík where the local co-op store was operated from 1906 1957. The Center facilitates earth science and literary research focused on East Iceland, as well as exhibitions on the region’s geology, linguistics and local history.
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Breiðdalssetur center: Geology – Linguistics – History You are welcome to visit us!
Fuglabjarganes (2 hours)
Gamla Kaupfélagið Sæbergi 1, 760 Breiðdalsvík Tel: (+354) 470-5565 info@breiddalssetur.is breiddalssetur.is Entrance fee 300 kr.
Ljósastapi
Drangsnes (2 hours)
Ker (1.5 hours)
Gljúfurárfoss
www.east.is
Routes - Travel Info Selfoss (1.5 hours)
Stapavík (3 hours)
B lábjörg
Stórurð (7 hours) Mid July - Oct only
To Vopnafjörður 48 km
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To Vopnafjörður 70 km
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Urðahólavatn (1 hour)
Queen of Elves Geirsstaðakirkja
Akureyri 183 84 Mývatn Dettifoss 82
Brúnavík (4 hours)
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720 Borgarfjörður eystri helgisig@simnet.is Tel. (+354) 861-1792
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Map of East Iceland
East Highlanders ATV tours in Hallormsstaður Booking and information tel. +354 852 5450 | easthiglanders.is
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East Iceland Information centre
Tours and recreation
Routes in East Iceland
in East Iceland
Rjúkandi
· Village walk · Horse rental · ATV and jeep tours · Dinner at a local home · Accommodation · Restaurants · And more
Dettifoss 1 hour To Borgarfjörður 71 km To Möðrudalur 40 km
Dalatangi
To Seyðisfjörður 28 km To Egilsstaðir 52 km
A great way to get to know Icelandic culture and how Icelanders live in the eastern most part of Iceland.
Sænautasel - Möðrudalur 1 hour
Tvísöngur (1 hour)
Bjólfur (1 hour) July – Sept. only
Egilsstaðir - Laugarfell - Kárahnjúkar - Jökuldalur 4 hours
Fjarðarsel (1.5 hour)
To Skriðuklaustur 39 km To Mjóifjörður 42 km
Egilsstaðir - Valþjófsstaður - Fellabær 1,5 hours
To Reyðarfjörður 33 km
Come as a stranger, leave as a friend!
Vopnafjörður - Sænautasel - Möðrudalur 3,5 hours
Borgarfjörður eystri 2,5 hours Seyðisfjörður 1 hour
LAKE MONSTER
Mjóifjörður 2 hours
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Egilsstaðir - Reyðarfjörður 30 minutes Hengifoss (1 hour)
Tanni Travel
Reyðarfjörður - Eskifjörður 10 minutes
To Neskaupstaður 23 km
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Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður 30 minutes Hengifoss (2 hours)
Helgustaðarnáma (30 min)
Snæfellsstofa (5 hours)
Krossanes (4.5 hours)
To Fáskrúðsfjörður 21 km
Eyrarárgil (1 hour)
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Before you travel please ask for information regarding roads and hiking trails. Contact us at info@east.is or (+354) 471 2320.
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To Stöðvarfjörður 28 km
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Búðargata 4 730 Reyðarfjörður Tel. +354 470 5555
Egilsstaðir - Fáskrúðsfjörður - Stöðvarfjörður - Breiðdalsvík - Djúpivogur - Öxi 3,5 hours The estimated driving and hiking time is based on a comfortable travel speed. The return trip is included but stops along the way are not.
To Skjöldólfsstaðir 43 km
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Guesthouse Restaurant
Egilsstaðir - Fáskrúðsfjörður - Stöðvarfjörður - Breiðdalsvík - Breiðdalsheiði 2,5 hours
To Eskifjörður 15 km
To Kárahnjúkar 57 km
www.east.is To Breiðdalsvík 19 km Einbúi (5 hours) Laugarfell
Jórvíkurskarð (2.5 hours) To Egilsstaðir 81 km
Berufjarðarskarð (2.5 hours)
To Djúpivogur 64 km
Meleyri
Búlandstindur
Þrándarjökull
THE OLD GENERAL STORE
Kaupfjelagið
THE HOTEL
Hótel Bláfell
THE BOAT
Sea Tours
Journey back in time at The Old General Store (Kaupfjélagið) in Breiðdalsvík. Built in 1956, it’s a friendly place to stop for a coffee, shop for local merchandise and remember simpler days gone by.
Hotel Bláfell is a tranquil oasis amid the rugged beauty of Breiðdalsvík. Enjoy rustic ambiance in a comfortable setting ideal for exploring the surrounding wildlife and wilderness.
Adventures at Sea on board our traditional oak fishing boat. Sail with us on a relaxing cruise around the island of Breiðdalsvík for sea angling and a close-up seal and puffin watching.
Book your accommodation and tours here: +354 470 0000 - info@breiddalsvik.is - www.breiddalsvik.is
Búlandstindur (5 hours) Búlandsnes (2.5 hours)
FERDA JONUSTAN MJOEYRI MJOEYRI TRAVEL Dining - Recreation - Accommodation
Papey Book your tour online at
Ferðaskipuleggjandi
traveleast@traveleast.is - tel. +354 471 3060 Leyfishafi Ferðamálastofu
Strandgata 120, 735 Eskifjörður Tel. +354 477 1247 & 696 0809 - mjoeyri@mjoeyri.is - www.mjoeyri.is
FACEBOOK.COM/TRAVELEASTICELAND
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