3 Best Sights in East Iceland and the Eastfjords, Iceland

Time and effort are rewarded with extraordinary views of epic scenery at Morsárdalur, where the silence is frequently interrupted by the formidable, air-fracturing sound of the Morsárjökull glacier cracking and churning in the distance. The valley is also home to Morsárfoss falls, which, at 787 feet, snatched the highest waterfall crown from Glýmur when it was discovered to be at least 100 feet taller. Morsárfoss only became visible in 2007 when Morsárjökull started melting.

One of the more popular spots to visit in Skaftafell is the Sjónarnípa viewpoint, which is a 4- to 5-mile hike with several challenging sections. It offers glorious views of Skaftafellsjökull glacier. You can either head straight to Sjónarnípa from the visitor center via Austurbrekkur or take a turn-off on the trail up to Svartifoss heading east over the heath.

Sjónarsker is a vantage point on the popular Svartifoss–Sel trail around 1,000 feet above sea level. Take the western route up from Svartifoss. From here you are rewarded with superb panoramic views, and with the help of the compass-style locator disk installed there you can quickly identify the surrounding landmarks.