What to see and do
Hálsaskógur
Hálsaskógur is in Búlandsnes, a short distance west of Djúpivogur. The forest area is very nice and there are signs providing information about the forest, such as the tree species, as well as tables and benches. There are footpaths going through the planted forest...
Langabúð cafe
Langabúð cafe is in the oldest building in Djupivogur, dating back to 1790. The cafe offers a wide variety of homemade goods such as soups, bread with salmon and smoked lamb, cappuccino, espresso, latte, and delicious cakes. The menu has a variety of vegan and...
The Eggs – Eggin í Gleðivík
The Eggs of Merry Bay are an art piece by the respected Icelandic artist Sigurður Guðmundsson. The piece represents 34 eggs from species of birds that nest within the Djúpivogur area. The biggest one is the Red throated diver which is the signature bird of the town....
Black sands
Black sands Just outside the airport in Djúpivogur are the Black Sands. It is a natural pearl complete with unique birdlife. The area offers a wide range of outdoor activities for the whole family and does especially well with bird enthusiasts.
Teigarhorn
Teigarhorn, close to Djúpivogur, is known for remarkable geological formations and interesting history of industry and culture. Teigarhorn is a nature reserve, and part of it is a natural monument. There is year-round ranger at Teigarhorn, and development work in the...
ARS LONGA – CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
ARS LONGA - CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM Vogaland 5765 DjúpivogurIceland 09.07.–28.08.2022Opening hours: Thur-Sun from 12:00-17:00and by appointment in tel. +354 863 4498 ARS LONGA is an international contemporary art museum based in Djúpivogur founded by artists Sigurður...
Bóndavarðan
Bóndavarðan – The farmers ‘cairn, stands high on the ridge just seawards of the village. The view from Bóndavarðan cairn is great! It may have been first erected by farmers keeping watch towards the sea after a severe raid by North African pirates in 1627. There is a...
Tankurinn
Tankurinn is an old fish oil tank that has been reformed into an exhibition space for art and music. It is always open and whether there is an installation there when you visit, or not, you should at least go inside and enjoy the marvelous reverb.
Búlandstindur
Búlandstindur is a 1069-meter-high basalt mountain in Djúpivogur district and is believed to be about 8 million years old. Búlandstindur is generally considered to be one of the most beautiful mountains in Iceland. It is the king of our community’s magnificent...
Æðarsteinsviti lighthouse
Æðasteinn lighthouse - a pretty structure, a little way inland from the Gleðivík Eggs. Walking distance from the Tankur. It’s a nice place worth to visit during the walk.
Activities
Walk around the Village
Take a walk around the village and view our beautiful antique buildings e.g. one of Iceland's oldest trading stores, Langabúð (1790), which now contains three museums and a pleasant coffee house, Geysir (1900), now home to the municipal offices, and the pretty Hótel...
Visit Museums
Visit some of our museums and collections. Auðunn's stone collection has a unique assortment of cut East Iceland rocks and minerals, Bones Stick & Stones 2 exhibits a collection minerals, zeolites, sculptures, skeletons as well as handmade souvenirs, JFS arts...
Birdwatching
The Bulandsnes peninsula is particularly suitable for birdwatching, with a wide variety of trails through habitats frequented by numerous avian species.
Swimming pool
Take a swim in the modern pool or relax in the hotpots Opening hours : Summer season (1 June- 31 August):Open every day from 07:00 to 20:30Weekends from 10:00 to 18:00 Winter season ( 1 Sep – 31 May):Open every day from 07:00 to 20:30Closed between 12:00 –...
Ruins of bygone times
Walk landwards from the village among the ridges and low spots to view the long history of dry-stone and turf ruins.
Short walks-hikes
Æðasteinn lighthouse - a pretty structure a little way inland from the Gleðivík Eggs. From there you can walk onwards to the fish-drying racks (fiskihjallar) near the highway and Rakkaberg, an elf church and cliff. Hvitisandur – a beach on the north shore of...
Hiking trails
Hiking trails take you to a whole range of shores, valleys, mountains and glaciers shown on the hiking map. Please follow this link HERE to view a hiking map.
ARS LONGA – CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
ARS LONGA - CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM Vogaland 5765 DjúpivogurIceland 09.07.–28.08.2022Opening hours: Thur-Sun from 12:00-17:00and by appointment in tel. +354 863 4498 ARS LONGA is an international contemporary art museum based in Djúpivogur founded by artists Sigurður...
What to see and do in the area
LIBERTY and Hans Jonathan
Hans Jonathan (1784–1827) was born into slavery on St. Croix in the Danish Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. His mother, Emilia Regina, was a house slave from West Africa; his father was white, probably a Dane. At age seven, Hans Jonathan was sent to Copenhagen to join...
Blábjörg in Berufjörður
Blábjörg in Berufjörður or the blue cliffs, are a national monument by Berufjörður. Known internationally as the Berufjörður acid tuff, they are welded together of acidic ash from the explosive volcanic eruption. Their bluish green colour was acquired from chlorite in...
Gautavik
Explore: Industrial Hemp and Aquaponics: Cultivation &Camp; Educational center. Tours start every hour. Gautavik on the north shore of the Berufjordur Bay, is an inlet which was one of East Iceland’s main harbours during the first centuries of Icelandic history. A...
Þrándarjökull
Þrándarjökull, a glacier jewel crowning the inner ends of Hamarsdalur and Geithelladalur valleys, makes a wonderful goal for hikes grom Geithelladalur, through which most of the meltwater flows.
Djáknadys
Is a loose burial mound (dys) on the north side of Hamarsfjordur. Legend has it that pastor and deacon of the local church met at this place and began arguing so violently that they killed each other. The deacon was buried simply by piling rocksover him on the spot...
Sveinsstekksfoss
Sveinsstekksfoss, Fossárfoss eða Nykurhylsfoss Sveinstekksfoss , known also as Fossárfoss is a 50 foot waterfall on the Fossá River, the last fall before it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It is located on Route 1, Northwest of Djúpivogur. You can climb above the...
Þvottá
Þvottá, means “washing river”, because of the first baptism in Iceland is thought to have occurred here. Late in the 900s, King Olav I of Norway sent a priest named Þangbrandur to convert Icelanders to Christianity. Þangbrandur spent his first winter in Altafjordur,...
Stapinn
Stapinn sea stack at Stapavík is a unique part of the stunning coast south of Álftafjörður. You can park nearby.
Guided tours
Fossárdalur valley
It’s time to start your adventure! Berufjörður Tel. +354 820 4379, info@fossardalur.is Read more
Adventura – Hlauphólar
Hamarsfjörður, guided tours and trips. Customised tours available. Tel. +354 863 8380, adventura@adventura.is Read more
Lindarbrekka
Jeep tours and guided trips in Djúpivogur area. Tel. +354 789 1776, lindarbrekkaguesthouse@gmail.com Hunting guide for reindeer Tel. +354 869 5233, eidurv@gmail.com.