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Visit Austurland Experience the magic of Austurland - off the beaten path, where adventure awaits. A magical region of natural phenomena.
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Glaciers, forests, bird cliffs, vast expanses, deserts, majestic mountains and narrow fjords.

Austurland is buzzing with events this summer! From concert series in the Blue Church & art and music festivals to hikin...
02/06/2026

Austurland is buzzing with events this summer!

From concert series in the Blue Church & art and music festivals to hiking, running, and family-friendly celebrations, there’s something happening every week.

Mark your calenders for:

🔸Innsævi Art Festival | June 1–20
🔸The Great Forest Day | June 20
🔸Eastfjords Hiking Week | June 20–27
🔸Blue Church Concert Series | Every Wednesday in July & August
🔸Dyrfjöll Trail Run | July 4
🔸Bræðslan Music Festival | July 25

Save this list and start planning your summer in Austurland.

Follow along for more local events, hidden gems, and experiences you can’t miss.

27/05/2026

Is there a better way to end a long day of exploring in Austurland (East Iceland) than soaking at Vök Baths?

Floating geothermal pools on Lake Urriðavatn – the perfect stop after a full day of driving the Eastfjords.

Definitely one to add to your Iceland itinerary!

Would you end your road trip day here?

More hidden gems to add to your Austurland (East Iceland) itinerary. Austurland just keeps on giving. From wandering wi...
21/05/2026

More hidden gems to add to your Austurland (East Iceland) itinerary. Austurland just keeps on giving. From wandering with reindeer to soaking in remote hot springs, these places feel like discovering a different side of Iceland.

📍 Mjóifjörður
📍 Streitishvarf & Streitisviti Lighthouse
📍 Vestdalsfossar
📍 Laugarfell Hot Springs
📍 Reindeer Park

If you’re planning an Iceland trip beyond the usual spots, save this for your itinerary and send it to someone who would book the flight without thinking twice.

Which one would you visit first?

One of the region’s most unique hidden treasures!Did you know that Iceland’s wild reindeer live only here in Austurland ...
19/05/2026

One of the region’s most unique hidden treasures!

Did you know that Iceland’s wild reindeer live only here in Austurland (East Iceland)?

If you’re exploring Austurland, keep your eyes open… you might just spot a herd by the side of the road — or even swimming across a fjord, like happened in Eskifjörður yesterday (a very rare sight!). Check out our feed to see the olympic swimmer.

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15/05/2026

How many seals can you spot living their best life?

This is Landsendi - one of the hiking treasures of Austurland (East Iceland).

A moderate, family friendly 5 km hike leading to magnificent views over colorful rhyolite cliffs that look like they’ve been painted with every shade of the rainbow.

And don’t forget to sign the visitors’ log hidden inside the cylinder at the end of the marked trail.

Follow along for more hidden gems in Austurland.

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Planning a trip to Iceland? Here are 5 more hikes to add to your East iceland itinerary.This list has a mix of hidden ge...
11/05/2026

Planning a trip to Iceland? Here are 5 more hikes to add to your East iceland itinerary.

This list has a mix of hidden gems and well known trails and each hike has its own unique charm.

If you had to choose just two, which would you go for?

Don’t forget to save this for your Iceland summer travels!


Where did this rock come from? Seriously!East Iceland (Austurland) has over 500 km of hiking trails and one of them lead...
08/05/2026

Where did this rock come from? Seriously!

East Iceland (Austurland) has over 500 km of hiking trails and one of them leads to Einbúi (The Hermit).

A massive solitary rock rising from the flat landscape of Jafnadalur valley in Stöðvarfjörður. The hike takes around 3 hours round trip and can be combined with a visit to the Stone Arch. Swipe to the end to see the Stone Arch with the breathtaking fjord view.

Follow along for more hikes and hidden places in East Iceland.

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05/05/2026

Have you heard about Blágil? one of East Iceland‘s (Austurland‘s) hidden gems most people miss.

Tucked away in Breiðdalur valley, around 28 km from the tiny town of , you’ll find the soft rhyolite hills painted in quiet blues, reds, and greens. It’s a peaceful spot that, in its own gentle way, brings to mind the colors of Landmannalaugar.

Save this for your East Iceland trip & follow along for more places you can‘t miss on your next Iceland adventure.

Austurland (East Iceland) is where some of the country’s wildest places quietly exist off the radar. Have you heard abou...
30/04/2026

Austurland (East Iceland) is where some of the country’s wildest places quietly exist off the radar. Have you heard about or seen any of these places?

Save this for your East Iceland trip & follow along for more places you can‘t miss on your next Iceland adventure.

11/01/2026

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