10 Nature & Parks in East Region That You Shouldn't Miss

February 5, 2022 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in East Region, Iceland including Glacier Lagoon, Laguna Glaciar Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull Glacier, The Bulandsnes, Fellsfjara, Hrutfjallstindar, Klifbrekkufossar, Skaftafell National Park, Svartifoss Waterfall, Fardagafoss.
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1. Glacier Lagoon

Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland +354 478 2222 http://icelagoon.is
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5.0 based on 4,532 reviews

Glacier Lagoon

Reviewed By schmidtmg - Switzerland, null

The Glacier Lagoon at Jokulsarlon is a very special place - it is where the mighty Vatnajökull glacier dips into the Atlantic. The landscape of smaller or bigger icebergs that broke into the water from the glacier and slowly drift towards the ocean is amazing. You can actually pick up. little boulders of ice that have been washed onto the shore. This must rank with the ten or twelve most awesome natural sites that I have seen..... and it's worth the long drive from Reykjavik to see.

2. Laguna Glaciar Jokulsarlon

Al Lado De La Carretera Nacional N 1, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Laguna Glaciar Jokulsarlon

3. Vatnajokull Glacier

Vatnajokull National Park Iceland +354 894 1317 http://glacieradventure.is
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5.0 based on 291 reviews

Vatnajokull Glacier

Reviewed By szapa11 - Barcelona, Spain

Walked through the Falljökull glacier (Vatnajokull) guided by Melrakki Adventures, what a nice experience! You must take a guide to go there, otherwise it's too dangerous. We got the chance to see a nice blue ice cave too. With Oddur the experience was great! Very recommendable!

4. The Bulandsnes

Djupivogur Iceland http://www.djupivogur.is/adalvefur/?pageid=604
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Bulandsnes

5. Fellsfjara

Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
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5.0 based on 713 reviews

Fellsfjara

Reviewed By 420jessicah - London, United Kingdom

I was so looking forward to this, and it certainly did not disappoint. Beautiful beach with gorgeous icebergs and black sand. Quite busy at the main part, but as soon as you start walking down the beach you're alone.

6. Hrutfjallstindar

Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Hrutfjallstindar

7. Klifbrekkufossar

Mjóifjörður, Egilsstadir Iceland
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Klifbrekkufossar

Reviewed By Honeylorns - San Diego, United States

Going here is you have to drive down the mountain, you see cliff along the sides when in the car. We hiked along the side, it was foggy we we’re able to see just the first waterfall then when the fog disappeared it was actually six’s continues waterfalls. I love this place, colorful surrounding.

8. Skaftafell National Park

Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland +354 470 8300 [email protected] http://www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is
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4.5 based on 1,128 reviews

Skaftafell National Park

Reviewed By Tissa010 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Beautiful area to do some hiking and see the big glaciers of Vatnajökull. You can choose your own route and difficulty, but if you're able you should definitely go up route 55 or 56 to the edge of the glacier.

9. Svartifoss Waterfall

Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland +354 470 8300 http://www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is/english/operation/visitor-centre/skaftafellsstofa
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4.5 based on 742 reviews

Svartifoss Waterfall

Reviewed By _eli_9009 - Düsseldorf, Germany

We parked at the other parking, not the main one, and walked the small trail (marked as red - difficult) up the hill. It is not really difficult, only compared to the other way from the main parking marked as blue, it is more wild (& more fun) :) In total it took us 2h walking up, staying and the waterfall taking fotos and coming back down. Be careful as some part of the trail might be covered by ice in winter (very slippery).

10. Fardagafoss

Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Fardagafoss

Reviewed By rdiet1 - Graz, Austria

Fardagafoss is located close to the road to Seydisfjördur, a few kilometres out of Egilsstadir. There is a hike of about 30 Minutes from the parking area up to the waterfall.On the way you'll have a nice view to Egilsstadir and the lake Lagarfljot.

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