Things to do in Egilsstaðir

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Egilsstadir Attractions

There's something endearing about smaller cities. Whether you're going to Egilsstadir for a couple of days or you're planning on staying longer, you'll quickly fall in love with this destination. In fact, with so many fantastic things to do and interesting attractions to see, you might never want to go home!

Explore the sights of Egilsstadir with some popular tours & day trips, or check out our list of {1 fun activities in Egilsstadir fun activities in Egilsstadir}. We have free cancellation and no added fees, so you can relax and channel all your energy into planning the ultimate vacation.

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Recommended things to do in Egilsstaðir

Number of things to do
1
Things to do from
$2,244
Cheapest thing to do
6-Day Small-Group Around Iceland Grand Tour
Top 5 things to do
Under $25
With kids

What to do in Egilsstaðir

Free Things to Do in Egilsstadir

There's no need to run your credit card hot in Egilsstadir. The following won't even cost a penny.

Lagarfljót - There's something soothing about being near the water, so stop a while here.

Things to Do in Egilsstadir with Kids

Egilsstadir has plenty of close by fun activities for you and the kids. Our family friendly experiences will keep the gang entertained for hours.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Egilsstadir on a sunny day?
You wouldn’t want to be locked up in your hotel room when you could be out enjoying a 6-Day Small-Group Around Iceland Grand Tour.
What can you do in Egilsstadir for free?
Give your credit cards a well-deserved rest and head for Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center and Lagarfljót.

Discover the most popular places to visit in Egilsstaðir

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Fardaga Waterfall

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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

Fardaga Waterfall
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Lagarfljot

5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lagarfljot, a lovely green space in Vallanes. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Lagarfljot
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Hengifoss

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hengifoss, a lovely green space in Hallormsstadur. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Hengifoss
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Vök Baths

You can take time to visit Vök Baths during your travels to Egilsstaðir. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's northern light views.

Vök Baths
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East Iceland Heritage Museum

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at East Iceland Heritage Museum in Egilsstaðir. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

East Iceland Heritage Museum
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Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
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Lagarfljót

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Egilsstaðir when you take a trip to Lagarfljót. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Lagarfljót
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Skriduklauster

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Hallormsstadur when you stop by Skriduklauster. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Skriduklauster
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Minjasafn Austurlands

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Minjasafn Austurlands during your trip to Egilsstaðir. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Minjasafn Austurlands

Popular day trips from Egilsstaðir

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Hallormsstadur

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Vallanes

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