Lagarfljót
A long lake-river beside the town, tied to the legend of a monster, the Lagarfljótsormurinn.
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Egilsstaðir: airports, things to do and where to stay
Egilsstaðir is the hub of eastern Iceland, on the shore of the Lagarfljót lake-river. From here it is easy to reach the region's fjords, waterfalls and forests.
Egilsstaðir airports
From the airport to central Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðir Airport airport is about 2 km from central Egilsstaðir.
Taxi
The airport is very close to Egilsstaðir, a few minutes by taxi or rental car. It is best to book a taxi in advance.
Egilsstaðir
Things to do in Egilsstaðir
Hallormsstaðaskógur
Iceland's largest forest, with trails and camping areas, on the shore of Lagarfljót.
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Seyðisfjörður
A picturesque village of colourful wooden houses at the head of a fjord, about 27 km away. It is also the port for the ferry to the Faroe Islands and Denmark.
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Hengifoss
One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls, with reddish layers in the rock. It is reached by a hike along a trail.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Egilsstaðir?
Egilsstaðir is served by Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS).
How far is the airport from central Egilsstaðir?
Egilsstaðir Airport airport is about 2 km from central Egilsstaðir.
How do I get from the airport to central Egilsstaðir?
From Egilsstaðir Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Egilsstaðir?
Highlights of Egilsstaðir include Lagarfljót, Hallormsstaðaskógur, Seyðisfjörður, and Hengifoss.
Photo credits
- Lagarfljót: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hallormsstaðaskógur: Christoph L. Hess, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Seyðisfjörður: Kasa Fue, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hengifoss: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons