Hengifoss

Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland and one of east Iceland's most stunning sights. The hike up takes roughly an hour not far off the ring road.
Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland and one of east Iceland's most stunning sights. The hike up takes roughly an hour not far off the ring road.
The view you get after a 2.5km hike to the falls. As a treat on the way you get fantastic views and 2 other waterfalls on the way up.
The smaller of the two waterfalls of Hengifoss. Flanked by basalt columns formed during the intense heat & pressures of a lava flow. #waterlust

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Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Hallormsstadur. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center

Skriduklauster

You can find out about the history of Hallormsstadur with a visit to Skriduklauster. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Lagarfljót

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagarfljót during your travels in Egilsstaðir. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Lagarfljót

Studlagil Canyon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Studlagil Canyon during your travels in Egilsstaðir. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

Studlagil Canyon

Rjúkandi Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rjúkandi Waterfall during your travels in Egilsstaðir. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

Rjúkandi Waterfall

East Iceland Heritage Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in East Iceland Heritage Museum during your travels in Egilsstaðir. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

East Iceland Heritage Museum

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