Waterfalls of Austurland (The East)
 Austurland waterfalls are not as well known as the favorites in other parts of the country, but they're no less impressive. The most famous of the region - Hengifoss - also happens to be Iceland's third tallest waterfall. The largest town in this region is Egilsstaðir, which is conveniently close to Hengifoss as well as the waterfall-laden Seyðisfjörður to its east. The region also features a fairly extensive forest (something that has been noticeably missing in the country over several centuries) as well as large glacial lakes and alpine mountains. Given the fact that this area has largely escaped the commercialism more prevalent in the south (despite being on the Ring Road), there's lots of charm in the places to explore with relative peace and quiet. Unfortunately, many of the areas most powerful waterfalls (especially on the Jökulsá River) have been inundated by the controversial Kárahnjúkar Dam. Lagarfoss was also inundated by damming as well. So as Iceland tries to figure out how to use its resources to compete in the global economy, it seems the East is the experimental guinea pig. Even given these developments, there remain several named and unnamed waterfalls to satisfy nature enthusiasts.
WATERFALLSClick on one of the waterfalls below to read more about it.
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