Amazing Views of Iceland, A Photo Gallery of the East

There is so much to discover in East Iceland, it is one of the most beautiful places in the country – but many travellers are still yet to visit this place in the world. We’ve rounded up our favourite photos of the east, to showcase haw majestic it is and why you should really consider adding it your must-visit travel list.

Black Sand Beaches

Stokksnes is one of the most unique black sand beaches in Iceland because of the mountain meeting the ocean and the way the tufts of grass stand on top of small hills of black sand. It is also one of the best beaches in Iceland for seeing the northern lights as it is so dark.

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Kunne snurret rundt på denne eventyrøya i ukesvis 💭🌋🐚

A post shared by @ vildesta on Jul 21, 2019 at 11:12am PDT

Studlagil Canyon

In the valley Jökuldalur (Glacier Valley) in East Iceland there is a marvellous natural site that is hardly known about. Stuðlagil Canyon is one of the world’s most enchanting basalt rock formations.

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There are so many incredible sights in Iceland that await your visit. When you think of Iceland, canyons might not be the first thing that comes in mind. You’ll think of glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs, possibly even Vikings but canyons never seem to make the list. This is why you might be surprised to hear that Iceland is actually packed with canyons, gullies and ravines just waiting for discovery and exploration. Here’s the amazing Stuðlagil canyon. 📸 @deividas #iceland #icelandtravel #myicelandtravel #easticeland #photography #nature #basaltcolumns #inspiration #studlagilcanyon #canyon

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Seydisfjordur

Seyðisfjörður is a lively fishing village in East Iceland and one of the most charming towns in the country.

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A very beautiful, peaceful, and quiet small town in Eastern Iceland! Would you ever live here? Before you say no, I should tell you that the mountains all around this place seem to have many waterfalls sliding down on them! 😍 • • • Seydisfjördur, Iceland • • • • • #iceland🇮🇸 #icelandphotography #easticeland #seydisfjordur #inspiredbyiceland #aroundiceland #lostiniceland #extremeiceland #theconstantlycurious #reflectionphotography #earthscope #theearthoutdoors #beautifultown #thewanderingtourist #roamnation #thedscvrr #beautiful_destinations

A post shared by Manazir | Solo Expl🌍rer (@1000milestotouchdown) on Apr 16, 2020 at 8:08am PDT

Driving the Ring Road

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Downtown East Iceland

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Lake Myvatn

Located in the heart of north-east Iceland, Lake Myvatn is the 4th biggest is the country and home to some incredible geological features, a wealth of flora and fauna, and surrounded by many unbelievable sites.

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Wishing you all a Happy Easter, I might be physically in quarantine in my flat, but my mind is always outdoor🌍 ⠀ ⠀ Sony a7iii Sigma 24 f1.4 Leofoto Ranger

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Hiking Trails

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Lake Myvatn Geo-thermal Area, Iceland. Windy, windy. Hiking the area was extremely difficult that day. It seemed for every step forward I took 2 steps back. #harveymaiselphotography #iceland #geothermalpools #hiking #iwanttogobacknow #photographyisart #explorephotography #travelphotography

A post shared by Harvey Maisel (@harvey_maisel_photography) on Oct 4, 2019 at 6:01am PDT

Hengifoss

The third highest waterfall in Iceland, Hengifoss, is an eye-catching sight due to it’s striking red clay and black basalt patterns on its cliff face.

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River Drop 💧🚿✨ • Visited East Iceland’s highest waterfall yesterday. One of the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to, steep lava walls with with layers of red clay pressed in between gives it such a unique look! 👌🏼

A post shared by Hörður Kristleifsson ◆ Iceland (@h0rdur) on Apr 21, 2019 at 12:52pm PDT

Hengifoss

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You feel Oh, oh the peace.. Ó nei, Ó nei, já. . . . . #litlanesfoss #hengifoss #waterfall #basalt #iceland #islanda #fjord #scandinavia #roadtrip #intothewild #travel #snowstorm #viaggiare #visiticeland #trekkingitalia #guidetoiceland #hiking #everydayiceland #trekking #lostiniceland #icelandtravel #puffin #icelandadvice #geyser #volcano #skogafoss #jokulsarlon #montagna #neverstopexploring #mountains

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Vestrahorn

One of the most photographed location spots in East Iceland, on the Stokksnes peninsula. Vestrahorm has dramatic peaks reaching up to 454 meters (1490 ft) and rises out of a flat, black sand beach.

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🇮🇸 Probably the one #landscape most seen on the internet right now: #Stokksnes / #Vestrahorn. I visited it for the first time this year – and I must say: There's a reason it's on the favorite-list of any photographer visiting #Iceland… It really is amazing!

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Stokksnes

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It simply doesn't get more beautiful than places like Stokksnes. The sunrise, golden grass on black lava sand, the reflection of the mountain in the pooling water 🇮🇸 I'm in love . . #iceland #vestrahorn #mountains #blacksandbeach #volcanic #dunes #instamood #picoftheday #everydayiceland #welcometonature #earthfocus #artofvisuals #wheniniceland #optoutside #exploremore

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Brunnhorn

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The Dark Knight rises … Brunnhorn – the fantastic Batman-Mountain – at sunset … . Icelandic „horns“ 2/3 . #iceland #brunnhorn #sunset #sunset_pics #ig_iceland #ig_europe #ig_europa #igscandinavia #bestoficeland #bestofscandinavia #scanshots #inlovewithiceland #loves_iceland #discovericeland #igersiceland #naturelovers #naturephotography #natureinside #icelandexplored #onlyiniceland #absolute_iceland #tripiniceland #tinyiceland #magicplaces #shootcamp #spon_reise #icelandair #whyiceland #gvpics

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Feeling Inspired?

Find out more about our holidays to the East of Iceland or contact our Travel Specialists to discuss your options to include the east in your holiday plans. Want to know our top things to do in East Iceland, read more here.