In the Skaftafell National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (100 km) you will find beautiful hiking trails, companies offering glacier walks and sightseeing flights as well as an exhibition about the Vatnajökull region.

History and bird watching tour in Ingólfshöfði nature reserve. Departures from the farm Hofsnes. (75 km)

Boat-trips on the icelagoon on amphibian boats, kayaks and zodiac boats. (50 km)

Exhibition about the life and works of the author Þorbergur Þórðarsonar (1888-1974). Restaurant serving local food. (25 km)

Riding tours from one to two hours. (20 km)

Snowmobile trips on the glacier. Daily departures at 9:30 and 14:00. (15 km)

A gravel road leads to the glacierlagoon of Heinabergsjökull. There are numerous hiking possibilities. Kayak tours on the ice lagoon. (15 km)

Offers breakfast & dinner from 17.00 to 21.30. (1 km)

A gravel road leads to Fláajökull glacier parking. Hiking trail to Fláajökull glacier. 2-3 hours both ways. (10 km)

Restaurant serving breakfast buffet and dinner. We recommend the delicious Jöklaís. (2 km)

A large variety of plants in this otherwise barren region. Hiking trail to Fláajökull glacier (2-3 hours both ways). (15 km)

Hot tubs with geothermal water. A gravel road leads to the Hoffell glacier. There are various hiking possibilities. (20 km)

Supermarket. Restaurants. Swimming pool. It is also nice to walk along the shore and watch the birdlife. Tourist information. (30 km)

Impressive mountains and beautiful sandy and rocky beach. Rich birdlife and seals resting on the cliffs. Entrance fee. (45 km)

A road east of the river Jökulsá í Lóni leads to a beautiful canyon Hvanngil which consists of rhyolit, an extremely colorful type of rock. (60 km)

A nice little fishing town. The Eggs of Merry Bay, an outdoor artwork. (100 km)