Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Government-run liquor store.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
MEET THE LOCALS
With its small population (around 11,000), distance from the capital, and with the Ring
Road steaming quickly through it, east Iceland has struggled to get the traveller attention
working with locals to create unique experiences. The agency is based in Eskifjörður, but
works all over the east, and offers a roster of guided village walks (daily from June to mid-
September); it can also devise itineraries and connect you with guides and activities (par-
ticularly useful in winter). Unique in Iceland, it also offers travellers the chance to spend
an evening dining in the home of locals (Ikr13,000 per person).
Information
Tourist Information Centre
TOURIST INFORMATION
Sun Jun-Aug, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri Sep-May)
Maps and brochures are plentiful here - you'll find everything you need to explore the
Eastfjords and beyond.
Orientation
North past the airport and over the lake, you'll find Egilsstaðir's twin town, Fellabær. It
has some accommodation options, but most services are on a large block just off the Ring
Road in Egilsstaðir (note: this is a good place to position yourself if you're hitching).
Getting There & Away
Egilsstaðir is the transport hub of east Iceland. There's an airport, and all bus services pass
through (
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