East Iceland Attractions
Eastern Iceland is older and more geologically stable than the rest of the country.
This lightly populated region is the location of Iceland's longest lakes and largest forests and a wealth of rugged peaks and waterfalls.
A main attraction is the sunshine and travelers experience cool but clear summer weather. Travel in Eastern Iceland is quiet and unstructured.
This lightly populated region is the location of Iceland's longest lakes and largest forests and a wealth of rugged peaks and waterfalls.
A main attraction is the sunshine and travelers experience cool but clear summer weather. Travel in Eastern Iceland is quiet and unstructured.
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Mjóifjörður
Mjóifjörður is an 18 km/11mi long, 2 km/1.2mi wide isolated fjord. It is accessible by road during summer but at times the postal boat is the only contact.
There are hiking trails from Mjóifjörður to both of the neighboring fjords. Interesting abandoned turf farmsteads, a 19th C wooden church and a hotel and restaurant are located at Brekkuthorp, a hamlet of 35 residents.
Remains of a prosperous whaling station from the late 19th C can be seen on the south shore and the remnants of Iceland's oldest lighthouse c 1895 at Dalatangi can be seen near the modern one shining today.
There are hiking trails from Mjóifjörður to both of the neighboring fjords. Interesting abandoned turf farmsteads, a 19th C wooden church and a hotel and restaurant are located at Brekkuthorp, a hamlet of 35 residents.
Remains of a prosperous whaling station from the late 19th C can be seen on the south shore and the remnants of Iceland's oldest lighthouse c 1895 at Dalatangi can be seen near the modern one shining today.
