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What to do in Egilsstaðir
and close by
Our favourite things to do in the area
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for more information and things to do in the area!
P.S. The tourist information is next door, the orange door ;)
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Walking distance
within 20 min by foot
- Swimming pool
- Minjasafn Austurlands - East Iceland Heritage Museum - www.minjasafn.is
- Selskógur forest walking paths
- Gistihúsið spa - www.lakehotel.is
- Reindeer statue on the cliff behind Tehúsið
- Egilsstaðakollur
Food and drinks
within 20 min by foot
- TEHUSIÐ HOSTEL CAFE & BAR ;)
- Gistihúsið - www.lakehotel.is
- Glóð - www.glodrestaurant.is
- Askur - www.askurpizzeria.is
- Nilsen - www.nielsenrestaurant.is
- Salt Bistro - www.saltbistro.is
- Bókakaffi - www.bokakaffi.is
- Skálinn diner - www.skalinndiner.is
- N1 - www.n1.is
- Fellabakarí - www.fellabakari.is
- Fjóshornið
- 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
- Tame reindeer at Vínland guesthouse in Fellabær
- Vök baths - www.vokbaths.is
- Fardagafoss waterfall - www.nat.is/fardagafoss
- Seyðisfjörður fjord - www.visitseydisfjordur.com
- Stuðlagil canyon
- Borgafjörður town - www.borgarfjordureystri.is
- puffins in the summer!
- Blábjörg spa - www.blábjörg.is
- Hallormsstaður forest - hiking
- Hengifoss waterfall - hiking - www.hengifoss.is
- Skriðuklaustur museum - www.skriduklaustur.is
- Snæfellstofa visitor center & info - www.vjp.is
- Wilderness center museum - www.wilderness.is
- Klifbrekku waterfall in Mjóifjörður
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Food and drinks
within 1 hour by car
- Móðir jörð - www.modirjord.is
- Skriðuklaustur - www.skriduklaustur.is
- Wilderness center - www.wilderness.is
- Skaftfell - www.skaftfell.is/bistro
- Norð Austur - www.nordaustur.is
- Blábjörg Frystiklefinn - www.blabjorg.is
- 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?
- Icelandic sheep hides handmade by Elsa
- Sauðagull, handmade sheep milk cheese and pralines
- Shop at Hús Handanna, Hengifoss Food truck and Hafnarhús in Borgafjörður
- Geitagott - handmade goat cheese
- Fjóshornið - handmade cheese
- Charma - Unique accessories made with natural materials like icelandic stones, local horse hair and naturally dyed silk.
- Shop list HERE
- Hús Handanna
- Red Cross second hand store - Some hand knitted wool accessories.
- Skriðuklaustur museum shop
- Snæfellstofa visitor center shop
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This is just some of the things to see in the area!
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ESPECIALLY road conditions during winter
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During off season time (september-may)
it's a good idea to call and double check the opening hours :)