Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Fan-fjord-tastic
The Eastfjords' scenery is particularly dramatic around the northern fjord villages, backed
by sheer-sided mountains etched with waterfalls. Inland, the scenic lake Lagarfljót (and
the forest on its eastern shore) is ripe for exploration, as is the 1833m mountain Snæfell,
part of Vatnajökull National Park.
On Land & Water
Kayaking the waters of Seyðisfjörður is a breathtaking highlight; mountain biking here is
good for landlubbers. Birdwatching and horse riding at Húsey are first-rate. Trails in and
around the fjords offer peak panoramas and hiking delights - Borgarfjörður Eystri is a loc-
al favourite.
Puffins, Monsters, Reindeer
Wild reindeer roam the mountains, and Iceland's version of the Loch Ness monster calls
Lagarfljót home. Birdlife is prolific, at the remote farms of Húsey and Skálanes, or the
perfectly placed puffin-viewing platform at Borgarfjörður Eystri.
