Region
Eastfjords
570 km from Reykjavik
Djupivogur, Eastfjords
A small fishing village with the Eggs of Merry Bay sculptures, boat trips to Papey island, and one of Iceland's oldest trading houses.
Population
~460
Eastfjords • Egg sculptures
Djupivogur sits where the Eastfjords meet the southern coast, below the pyramid-shaped Búlandstindur mountain. The waterfront Eggs of Merry Bay sculpture is widely photographed, and boat trips run to Papey island for puffins and the old church.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Papey boat tours run in summer; book ahead during peak season (June-August).
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Population
~460
Southern Eastfjords coast
Known for
Eggs of Merry Bay
34 stone egg sculptures
Top Attractions in Djupivogur
Eggs of Merry Bay
34 granite eggs representing local birds
Papey Island
Puffins and Iceland's oldest wooden church
Langabúð
Historic 1790 trading house and café
Búlandstindur
Pyramid-shaped mountain (1069m)
Harbor
Fishing boats and boat tour departures
Summer Solstice
Solstice gatherings at Búlandstindur
How to Get to Djupivogur
From Egilsstadir: 100 km (1.5 hours) via Route 1 south.
From Höfn: 100 km (1.5 hours) via Route 1 north.
Ring Road: Djupivogur is directly on Route 1, a natural stop between Höfn and the Eastfjords.
Best Time to Visit Djupivogur
Summer: Best for Papey boat tours (puffins May-August). The summer solstice brings gatherings at Búlandstindur.
Winter: Quiet season. Eggs sculpture and Langabúð still accessible. Northern Lights visible. Roads maintained.
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