Egilsstaðir is the unofficial capital of East Iceland. Its population is 2332. It lies on the banks of the Lagarfljót river.
The weather in Egilsstaðir is unpredictable. Temperatures are moderate: they don't go very high in the summer, nor do they go much below zero during winter. January is the coldest month.
- East-Iceland archive museum, Laufskógur 1, +354 4711417. Mondays to Tuesdays: 12-16. Archive of films and documents relevant to the history of East-Iceland.
- Hengifoss. is the second highest waterfall in Iceland. It is 128 meters high.
East-Iceland archive museum, Laufskógur 1, +354 4711417. Mondays to Tuesdays: 12-16. Archive of films and documents relevant to the history of East-Iceland.
Hengifoss. is the second highest waterfall in Iceland. It is 128 meters high.
- Egilsstaðir swimming pool, +354 470077. Summer: Mondays to Tuesdays from 6:30 to 20:30, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 to 17. Winter: Mondays to Fridays 6:30 to 20:30, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 to 17. 25-meter long swimming pool, two hot tubs and an water slide. 600 kr for adults, 250 kr for children..
Egilsstaðir swimming pool, +354 470077. Summer: Mondays to Tuesdays from 6:30 to 20:30, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 to 17. Winter: Mondays to Fridays 6:30 to 20:30, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 to 17. 25-meter long swimming pool, two hot tubs and an water slide. 600 kr for adults, 250 kr for children..
- Bónus, Miðvangur 13. Low-cost supermarket chain.
- Nettó, Kaupvangur 6. Low-cost supermarket chain
- Café Nielsen, Tjarnarbraut 1, +354 4712626. Mondays to Fridays from 11:30 to 13:30 only during the summer.. Up to 2500 kr for a main course..
Bónus, Miðvangur 13. Low-cost supermarket chain.
Nettó, Kaupvangur 6. Low-cost supermarket chain
Café Nielsen, Tjarnarbraut 1, +354 4712626. Mondays to Fridays from 11:30 to 13:30 only during the summer.. Up to 2500 kr for a main course..
- Hallormsstaðaskógur is one of the largest forests in Iceland. It covers an 730 hectare area. Directions: turn into Route 1 towards Höfn. Turn right into Route 931. The forest will appear along the road to your right.
- Stórurð is a natural phenomenon with rocks and lakes. Travelers should only go to Stórurð during the summer. Directions: Turn into Route 94 towards Bakkagerði. Park the car near Geldingarfjall mountain. From there is a 7.1-kilometer long marked path towards Stórurð.