Title: Visit Eastern Region: Best of Eastern Region Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Eastern Region Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Eastern-Region.d6054684.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Eastern Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Eastern-Region.d6054684.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Eastern Region Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Eastern-Region.d6054684.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Eastern Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Eastern-Region.d6054684.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Eastern Region Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Eastern-Region.d6054684.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Eastern Region Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Region.d6054684.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Eastern Region Travel Guide ## Iceland ![Hofn featuring general coastal views, mountains and mist or fog](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127906-Eastern-Iceland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hofn showing general coastal views, mist or fog and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127905-Eastern-Iceland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Iceland featuring mountains and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127911-Eastern-Iceland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Iceland featuring snow and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127916-Eastern-Iceland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hofn which includes tranquil scenes, general coastal views and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127909-Eastern-Iceland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Hike through the reserves and parks of snowy highlands overlooking lagoons on the opposite side of the country from the capital. East Iceland is an immense area comprising several towns and a national park with a glacier and many picturesque rock formations. Its largest municipality is Egilsstaðir which is home to more than 2,000 inhabitants. Travel around the region to take in the charm of the many lagoons, islands and fishing villages. For a comprehensive understanding of the geology and history of the area, visit the many museums of its second largest town, [Höfn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hofn.d7236.Holidays-City-Breaks). Inspect the intriguing displays at the Höfn Glacier Museum to learn about the Vatnajokull Glacier that rises above the town. Visit Huldusteinn to see an array of precious rocks from East Iceland and stroll through Hornafjörður Art Museum for its collection of landscape paintings. Explore the East Fjords region, a spectacular terrain carved apart by Ice Age glaciers. Visit the various quaint villages enclosed by mountains and bodies of water. Note the charming wooden cottages and old-world feel. Hiking and kayaking are among the popular activities here. Enjoy the views of the snow-capped highlands, such as Snaefell Mountain, that are a predominant feature of East Iceland. Visit the farmstead of Skriðuklaustur, a museum dedicated to its former inhabitant and author, Gunnar Gunnarsson. Its café serves many local delights. Try the culinary specialties of the region at the many restaurants with extensive views over rolling green hills. Seafood dishes are popular on the coast, as is a type of almond cake dessert. The climate differs dramatically across this vast section of land due to varying altitudes and proximity to the coast. In general, expect warm summers and cold winters with snow. Höfn is among the driest parts of the country. The region takes up a vast land area of 8,772 square miles (22,721 square kilometres) on the eastern portion of the country. Several domestic flights bring passengers to East Iceland from the capital city of Reykjavik. To reach the area from mainland Europe, take a passenger ferry to Seydisfjordur Harbour from Hirtshals in Denmark. East Iceland is at times flamboyant with its white mountains and stunning terrain, but also retains a subtle charm away from the urban culture of Reykjavik. ### Popular cities in Eastern Region [EgilsstaðirKnown for Bars, Lakes and Excursions](https://expedia.co.uk/Egilsstair.dx1110) Relaxing Egilsstaðir awaits: its northern lights, lake views, bars and more! ## Reasons to visit - Fardaga Waterfall - Lagarfljot [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Egilsstair.dx1110)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Egilsstair-Hotels.d1110.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [HöfnKnown for Glaciers, Mountains and Seafood](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofn.dx7236) Enjoy the excellent views of a lagoon and a glacial mountain from this quaint harbor town on the country’s eastern coast. ## Reasons to visit - Ósland Nature Reserve - Pakkhús Harbour [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofn.dx7236)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofn-Hotels.d7236.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [SeydisfjordurKnown for Friendly people, Marinas and Hiking](https://expedia.co.uk/Seydisfjordur.dx6053873) Trip time! Discover the marina, hiking and museums in Seydisfjordur. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Seydisfjordur.dx6053873)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Seydisfjordur-Hotels.d6053873.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Borgarfjordur EystriKnown for Spas, Sea and Small town](https://expedia.co.uk/Borgarfjordur-Eystri.dx555) Quaint Borgarfjordur Eystri awaits: its spas, northern lights, oceanfront and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Borgarfjordur-Eystri.dx555)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Borgarfjordur-Eystri-Hotels.d555.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Fjardabyggd](https://expedia.co.uk/Fjardabyggd.dx553248635975698100) Venture to sights like Icelandic Wartime Museum and Petra's Stone Collection as you discover Fjardabyggd. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Fjardabyggd.dx553248635975698100)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Fjardabyggd-Hotels.d553248635975698100.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [SkaftafellKnown for Dining, Glaciers and Nature](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell.dx6151232) Trip time! Discover the glaciers, hiking and local cuisine in Skaftafell. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell.dx6151232)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Skaftafell-Hotels.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Eastern Region ![Hofn showing general coastal views, mist or fog and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127905-Eastern-Iceland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Höfn Enjoy the excellent views of a lagoon and a glacial mountain from this quaint harbor town on the country’s eastern coast. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofn.dx7236) ![Jokulsarlon Lagoon showing snow as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127982-Fagurholsmyri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fagurholsmyri Hike along spectacular trails, delve into mysterious ice caves and spot seals at glacial lagoons near black beaches in this otherworldly realm. 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