East Iceland Peninsulas

21 peninsulas in East Iceland, led by Langanes and Stokksnes. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top peninsulas in East Iceland

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page.

Langanes

Northeast Iceland's remote eastern peninsula. Lonely roads, abandoned farms, endless birds. The drive to Fontur at the tip feels like reaching the end of the world. The loneliness is the attraction. Very few tourists venture here. For those who need empty places.

Stokksnes

Stokksnes is a headland on the southeastern Icelandic coast, near Hofn and Hornafjördur. Stokksnes is located south of Kastarárfjall mountain, and includes Vestrahorn mountain, which was featured in the Bollywood film Dilwale. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

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21 peninsulas in East Iceland

Dalatangi

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Gerpir

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.

Kambanes

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. The coastline varies dramatically - each peninsula has its own character.

Fontur

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.

Vesturhorn

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Coastal roads can be affected by weather - check conditions before driving.

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Torfuhorn

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

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Starmýrartangi

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

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Naphorn

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.

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Lambeyri

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. The coastline varies dramatically - each peninsula has its own character.

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Lindahorn

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Kolbeinstangi

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. The coastline varies dramatically - each peninsula has its own character.

Krossanes

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Hvalnestangi

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.

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Fuglabjarganes

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Hesteyri

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. The coastline varies dramatically - each peninsula has its own character.

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Borgareyri

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Coastal roads can be affected by weather - check conditions before driving.

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Skolleyri

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

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Æðarsteinstangi

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Coastal roads can be affected by weather - check conditions before driving.

Langanes

Northeast Iceland's remote eastern peninsula. Lonely roads, abandoned farms, endless birds. The drive to Fontur at the tip feels like reaching the end of the world. The loneliness is the attraction. Very few tourists venture here. For those who need empty places.

Stokksnes

Stokksnes is a headland on the southeastern Icelandic coast, near Hofn and Hornafjördur. Stokksnes is located south of Kastarárfjall mountain, and includes Vestrahorn mountain, which was featured in the Bollywood film Dilwale. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

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Barðsneshorn

Barðsneshorn is the extreme end of Barðsnes in the east of Iceland. Barðsneshorn is 9.7 km to the north of Gerpir easternmost point of mainland Iceland. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.