Explore 19 photography locations in the East Iceland area of Iceland.
East Iceland hosts 19 photography locations curated for this guide, with a focus on landscapes, waterfalls, and churches. Each entry includes GPS coordinates, season notes, distance from Reykjavik, and access details (paved, gravel, or 4x4) so you can build a realistic itinerary across a single day or a multi-day loop through the region.
This guide lists 19 curated photography locations in East Iceland, spanning landscapes, waterfalls, churches. Each waypoint includes GPS coordinates, seasonal notes, and access details so you can build a route before you leave Reykjavik.
Driving distance from Reykjavik varies by location within East Iceland. Each card in the list shows the precise distance — use it to group nearby locations into single-day shoots and plan refueling stops on longer loops.
Most coastal and Ring-Road-adjacent sites work with a 2WD year-round. Inland and highland approaches generally need a 4x4 and are summer-only (mid-June to mid-September). Check the "Way In" field on each location card before committing.
Bíldudalur is a village situated on the coast of Arnarfjörður, part of the Westfjords Region in Iceland.
Djúpavík's old herring factory, Djúpavík, Iceland.
Dverghamrar (Dwarf Rocks), just east of Foss, are peculiar and beautiful formations of columnar basalt located in the southern region of Iceland.
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in southeast Iceland. The Fjaðrá river flows through it.
Grímsey is the northernmost point of Iceland situated on the Arctic Circle. It is home to one hundred people, one million seabirds and one of the biggest Puffin colonies in Iceland.
In southeastern Iceland, you'll find a glacier lagoon filled with icebergs. This ice lagoon has become one of Iceland's most popular attractions due to its stunning beauty. The lagoon is called Jökulsárlón, or 'Glacier's-River-Lagoon'.
This is a modern lighthouse in the northwestern part of Skagi Peninsula.
Patreksfjörður is an Icelandic village in Westfjords with 687 inhabitants.
Rauðisandur (Red Beach) is a 10 kilometer stretch of a beach on the southern coast of the Westfjords (Vestfirðir) in Iceland. And, yes, the sand is red, at least in certain conditions.
Sandafell is a small mountain, 362 meters, a little south of Þingeyri.
A small waterfall in the southern part of Iceland. Stjórnarfoss waterfall is one of the hidden and seldom visited falls. However, it is a beautiful place and located not far from the main road.
A scinic waterfall. Remote, scenic area in the Westfjords with multiple waterfalls, rugged hiking & overlooks.
Fagrifoss is waterfall situated in Southeast Iceland near the Lakagígar region. It is located along the 4x4 road F206 approximately 24 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur and 40 km from Laki.
A small waterfall in the southern part of Iceland. Foss á Síðu is a waterfall in the South of Iceland and belongs to the most beautiful and most famous waterfalls in Iceland.
Hundafoss is a waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, and is one of the most popular sights in the park
Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in central Iceland
Svartifoss is a waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, and is one of the most popular sights in the park