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Vestrahorn viewpointBorvan53 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Geldingafjall viewpointEysteinn Guðni Guðnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Litlanesfoss viewpointJoe deSousa · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

East Iceland Viewpoints

110 viewpoints in East Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

110 viewpoints in East Iceland, led by Vestrahorn and Litlanesfoss. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top viewpoints in East Iceland

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

Vestrahorn viewpoint

Vestrahorn

Famous mountain viewpoint at Stokksnes. Black sand beach, Viking movie set, dramatic peaks. One of Iceland's most photographed locations. Access fee required.

Litlanesfoss viewpoint

Litlanesfoss

Eastfjords viewpoint where mountains meet the sea. The quiet east offers solitude with its scenery. Best light for photography is often early morning or late evening.

Hengifoss viewpoint

Hengifoss

Eastfjords viewpoint where mountains meet the sea. The quiet east offers solitude with its scenery. GPS coordinates help locate viewpoints that may not have obvious signs.

Distances between them

1Vestrahorn Litlanesfoss89.1 km · ~107 min drive
2Litlanesfoss Hengifoss1.1 km · ~1 min drive

110 viewpoints in East Iceland

Vestrahorn viewpoint

Vestrahorn

Famous mountain viewpoint at Stokksnes. Black sand beach, Viking movie set, dramatic peaks. One of Iceland's most photographed locations. Access fee required.

Gullþúfa

Eastern viewpoint. The Eastfjords' combination of fjords, mountains, and empty roads creates perfect viewing conditions. Respect barriers and stay on marked paths near cliff edges.

Gagnheiði

Eastfjords viewpoint where mountains meet the sea. The quiet east offers solitude with its scenery. GPS coordinates help locate viewpoints that may not have obvious signs.

Borgarnes

Eastfjords viewpoint where mountains meet the sea. The quiet east offers solitude with its scenery. GPS coordinates help locate viewpoints that may not have obvious signs.

Geldingafjall viewpoint

Geldingafjall

East Iceland overlook. This under-visited region has views equal to anywhere in the country. Weather changes quickly - bring layers even on nice days.

Eskey

Eastern viewpoint. The Eastfjords' combination of fjords, mountains, and empty roads creates perfect viewing conditions. Some viewpoints require short hikes - check access before wearing flip-flops.

Járnkarlinn

Eastern viewpoint. The Eastfjords' combination of fjords, mountains, and empty roads creates perfect viewing conditions. Some viewpoints require short hikes - check access before wearing flip-flops.

Skjólfjörur

Eastern viewpoint. The Eastfjords' combination of fjords, mountains, and empty roads creates perfect viewing conditions. Some viewpoints require short hikes - check access before wearing flip-flops.

Litlanesfoss viewpoint

Litlanesfoss

Eastfjords viewpoint where mountains meet the sea. The quiet east offers solitude with its scenery. Best light for photography is often early morning or late evening.

Hengifoss viewpoint

Hengifoss

Eastfjords viewpoint where mountains meet the sea. The quiet east offers solitude with its scenery. GPS coordinates help locate viewpoints that may not have obvious signs.

Reyðarfjörður viewpoint

Reyðarfjörður

East Iceland overlook. This under-visited region has views equal to anywhere in the country. Weather changes quickly - bring layers even on nice days.