Welcome to Egilsstaðir

However much you strain to discover some underlying charm, Egilsstaðir (pronounced eyils-stather) isn’t a ravishing beauty. It’s the main regional transport hub and a centre for local commerce, so its services are quite good (including quality accommodation and dining options). It's growing fast, but in a hotchpotch fashion and without a proper town centre.

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Egilsstaðir’s saving grace is its proximity to lovely Lagarfljót, Iceland’s third-largest lake. Since Saga times, tales have been told of a monster living in its depths. If you want to do some beastie-hunting, or explore the forest on the lake’s eastern bank, Egilsstaðir makes a good base.

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Vök Baths

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productVök Baths is a new destination opening in summer 2019 by lake Urriðavatn just northwest from Egilsstaðir in Eastern Iceland. It will feature the first floating pools in Iceland as well as pools, cold tunnels, sauna, café-restaurant and a pool bar.Duration: 2 hoursLocation: Vok Baths, Egilsstadir, East Region
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Vacation Photographer in Egilsstadir

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productOne of the top photo spots in EgilsstadirDuration: 15 minutesLocation: Egilsstadir Swimming Pool, Egilsstadir, East Region
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