The dramatic door mountains of the east.
Dyrfjoll, meaning the door mountains, are a jagged range above Borgarfjordur eystri, named for the great notch carved through their crest.
They preside over superb hiking country, including the beautiful Storurd boulder field with its turquoise pools.
East Iceland is reached by a short flight from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir, by the ring road from north or south, or by the weekly ferry into Seydisfjordur.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A striking notch carved through the crest.
A boulder field with turquoise pools to hike to.
Some of the east's finest trails.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Dyrfjoll Mountains is in East Iceland, Iceland. It is above Borgarfjordur eystri in East Iceland.
Dyrfjoll is known for its dramatic notched peaks, the Storurd hiking area with turquoise pools and views over the eastern fjords.
The best time to visit is july to September, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.