Egilsstadir, Iceland

Egilsstadir, Iceland

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Egilsstadir Iceland

Egilsstadir, in Iceland, is the largest town in the east of the island. It's part of the Austurland region and has a population of around 2,300. Egilsstadir is located on a plain along the Lagarfljót River. Its small airport and excellent hotel and restaurant facilities have made this small Icelandic town a popular tourist destination, both for Icelanders and visitors from abroad. One of the main attractions of Egilsstadir is its natural environment, serving as the gateway to the main fjords of eastern Iceland: Seyðisfjörður, Reyðarfjörður and Vopnafjörður. Very close to Egilsstadir you can visit two spectacular waterfalls: Hengifoss, almost 120 metres high, and Fardagafoss. Its valleys and mountains (including the 1800-metre-high Snæfell Peak) offer the best environment for hikers, especially during the summer. Near Egilsstadir is the Hallormsstadaskógur forest, the largest wooded area on the island. Egilsstadir can also be a good base camp for a trip to the wonderful Vatnajokull National Park.
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Egilsstadir (EGS)
Nearby destinations
  • Faskryasfjoraur a 41.60 km
  • Hallormsstadhaskogur a 25.28 km
  • Reydarfjordur a 27.31 km