Attractions on shore

Get into the Cittaslow frame of mind and enjoy experiencing Djúpivogur and its near vicinity.

 

In Djúpivogur

Be your own guide and learn about the area´s history and nature with the Wapp Walking App, ready for downloading straightaway at your App Store or Play Store

Gleðivík Eggs, by the artist Sigurður Guðmundsson, are must see sculptures representing the eggs of 34 birds breeding locally.

Swimming pool Visit our sports centre and enjoy taking a refreshing swim in the warm water or relax in our hot tubs.

Museums One of Iceland's oldest trading stores, Langabúð (1790), now contains an array of museums e.g. an exceptional collection of works by the famous Icelandic sculptor Ríkarður Jónsson. Auðunn's stone museum has a unique assortment of East Iceland rocks and minerals and at the Bones Stick & Stones gallery you can view zeolites, collection minerals, sculptures and many types of skeletons.

Handicrafts by native artists and designers are exhibited and sold at the stores Arfleifð, Bakkabúð, Bones Stick & Stones and the JFS arts workshop.

Local refreshments and fine meals are available at Hótel Framtíð, Við Voginn and Langabúð.

Birdwatching The Búlandsnes peninsula on which Djúpivogur village is situated hosts rich bird life. It is renowned among bird lovers throughout the world and attracting great numbers of bird enthusiasts every year. One reason the region is so marvellous for birdwatchers is its unspoiled nature, where you can observe most Icelandic birds nesting in their natural environment without having to walk or drive long distances.

 

 

Excursions from Djúpivogur

Papey boat trips will take you from Djúpivogur at 1:00 p.m. daily during the summer to an island of seals, puffins and Iceland's smallest wooden church. Papey is the largest island along the east coast of Iceland.  It is said that the island was originally populated by Irish monks, called Papar, before actual settlement in Iceland. Birdlife in the island is very rich and popular birds such as the puffin can easily be seen and photographed. For the company Papeyjarferðir and more guided tours.

 

 

Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Vatnajökull glacier lie a few hour drive from Djúpivogur. Jökulsárlón is one of Iceland´s most visited places. Huge ice blocks that have broken from the edge of the glacier float around the lagoon. A magnificent sight and a must visit place in Iceland.

 

 

 

Veðrið í dag
Veðurstöðin Papey kl.12:00:00
Hiti:1,5 °C
Vindátt:N
Vindhraði:10 m/sek
Vindhviður:21 m/sek
 
 
Veðurstöðin Teigarhorn kl.12:00:00
Hiti:1,1 °C
Vindátt:N
Vindhraði:7 m/sek
Vindhviður:10 m/sek
 
 
Veðurstöðin Hamarsfjörður kl.12:00:00
Hiti:1,7 °C
Vindátt:V
Vindhraði:9 m/sek
Vindhviður:14 m/sek
 
 
Flóð og Fjara: 29.3.2024