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What to do in Egilsstaðir

and close by

Our favourite things  to do in the area

Also check out 

www.visitegilsstadir.is

www.east.is

for more information and things to do in the area!

P.S. The tourist information is next door, the orange door ;)

Click pictures to enter website!

Walking distance

within 20 min by foot

Food and drinks

within 20 min by foot

  1. TEHUSIÐ HOSTEL CAFE & BAR ;)
  2. Gistihúsið - www.lakehotel.is
  3. Glóð - www.glodrestaurant.is
  4. Askur - www.askurpizzeria.is
  5. Nilsen - www.nielsenrestaurant.is
  6. Salt Bistro - www.saltbistro.is
  7. Bókakaffi - www.bokakaffi.is
  8. Skálinn diner - www.skalinndiner.is
  9. N1 - www.n1.is
  10. Fellabakarí - www.fellabakari.is
  11. Fjóshornið
  12. Lyng restaurant

Great beer! Best in town!

Luxury dining

Great food and cozy atmosphere

Cool pizzas and local beer

Icelandic inspired food

Diverse menu

Café

50's diner

Gas station, open 8-22

Bakery

Coffee shop with hand made milk products

at Icelandair Hotel Hérað

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Driving distance

within 1 hour by car

  1. Tame reindeer at Vínland guesthouse in Fellabær
  2. Vök baths - www.vokbaths.is
  3. Fardagafoss waterfall - www.nat.is/fardagafoss
  4. Seyðisfjörður fjord - www.visitseydisfjordur.com
  5. Stuðlagil canyon
  6. Borgafjörður town - www.borgarfjordureystri.is
    1. puffins in the summer!
    2. Blábjörg spa - www.blábjörg.is
  7. Hallormsstaður forest - hiking
  8. Hengifoss waterfall - hiking - www.hengifoss.is
  9. Skriðuklaustur museum - www.skriduklaustur.is
  10. Snæfellstofa visitor center & info       - www.vjp.is
  11. Wilderness center museum - www.wilderness.is
  12. Klifbrekku waterfall in Mjóifjörður

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Food and drinks

within 1 hour by car

  1. Móðir jörð - www.modirjord.is
  2. Skriðuklaustur - www.skriduklaustur.is
  3. Wilderness center - www.wilderness.is
  4. Skaftfell - www.skaftfell.is/bistro
  5. Norð Austur - www.nordaustur.is
  6. Blábjörg Frystiklefinn - www.blabjorg.is
  7. Hengifoss food truck

Organic farm

Best ever local food buffet

Cake buffet in the summer

Pizzas

Sushi

Icelandic food and pizzas

Local sheep-milk ice-cream and waffles!

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Horse riding

also a petting zoo, only 8 mins drive from Tehusið!

Seals! :)

Also a museum and all kinds of tours

Other activities

to pre book beforehand

ATV tours and axe throwing!

Day tours, tailor made tours, hiking, mountain bike rental, super jeep tours....

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Want to support local small businesses?

Looking for souvenirs?

  1. Icelandic sheep hides handmade by Elsa
  2. Sauðagull, handmade sheep milk cheese and pralines
    1. Shop at Hús Handanna, Hengifoss Food truck and Hafnarhús in Borgafjörður
  3. Geitagott - handmade goat cheese
  4. Fjóshornið - handmade cheese
  5. Charma - Unique accessories made with natural materials like icelandic stones, local horse hair and naturally dyed silk.
    1. Shop list HERE

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This is just some of the things to see in the area!

To find out more visit

www.visitegilsstadir.is

www.east.is

ALWAYS check weather conditions before going anywhere

ESPECIALLY road conditions during winter

www.safetravel.is & www.road.is


During off season time (september-may)

it's a good idea to call and double check the opening hours :)