Canonical URL: https://www.iceland.org/cities/djupivogur Content updated: 2026-09-10 This is the Markdown representation of the page. Interactive tools and forms are available on the [HTML page](). Source-check and review dates retain the meanings stated in the article. --- # Djupivogur, Eastfjords A small fishing village with the Eggs of Merry Bay sculptures, views toward Papey island, and the historic Langabud trading buildings. Updated September 10, 2026 · [Published by Iceland.org]() · [Writing & review]() Population ~460 Eastfjords • Egg sculptures ## Quick Answer Djupivogur, an Eastfjords village of about 460 people, has the 34 granite Eggs of Merry Bay, Langabud’s trading-house collections, and views toward Papey island. 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, with Papey island offshore. Sources and page update Updated: 2026-09-10 Confirm current island sailings and museum opening separately; neither follows automatically from a summer visit. For sourcing standards and how to report an error, see the editorial policy. Official sources to check - [Visit Djupivogur]() - [East Iceland]() - [Visit Iceland]() - [Road.is]() - [Icelandic Meteorological Office]() Region Eastfjords 570 km from Reykjavik 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 Offshore island; confirm sailing availability ### Langabúð Historic trading buildings with local collections ### Búlandstindur Pyramid-shaped mountain (1069m) ### Harbor Fishing boats and boat tour departures ### Teigarhorn Protected landscape and mineral collection ## 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:** Long daylight for the waterfront and nearby walks. Confirm any boat trip or special event for your exact date. **Winter:** Check road and weather conditions for outdoor stops, and arrange museum access before a special trip. ## Look beyond the eggs to the trading town [Langabud]() is more layered than a single 1790 date suggests. The municipality dates its southern plank-built section to around 1790 and the eastern warehouse to 1852, with a yard between them. Inside are works by sculptor and woodcarver Rikardur Jonsson, a memorial collection for Eysteinn Jonsson and Solveig Eyjolfsdottir, and local historical material upstairs. Ask [langabud@mulathing.is]() about current opening before making the interior your main reason to stop. [Djupivogur joined Cittaslow in 2013](). The municipal account ties that commitment to reusing older buildings, local food and protecting natural and cultural sites. Langabud is a concrete place to explore that approach, rather than treating the designation as another attraction to tick off. For a separate stop near Berufjordur, [Teigarhorn’s mineral collection]() concentrates on minerals from the site, including stilbite, scolecite and heulandite. A few specimens from elsewhere are there for comparison. The [protected landscape also includes Weywadt House](), associated with photographers Nicoline Weywadt and Hansina Bjornsdottir. Ask the ranger about access to the displays and house; this is not simply a roadside rock-collecting stop. Planning help ## Djupivogur FAQs Quick answers with safety notes where it matters. **What is the population of Djupivogur?** Djupivogur has approximately 460 residents, a small fishing village on the southern Eastfjords coast. **What is Eggs of Merry Bay?** Eggin í Gleðivík (Eggs of Merry Bay) is an outdoor sculpture by Sigurður Guðmundsson: 34 granite eggs along the harbor, one for each local bird species. **How far is Djupivogur from Reykjavik?** Djupivogur is about 570 km from Reykjavik (6-6.5 hours driving) via Route 1. **What is Papey island?** Papey is an island offshore from Djupivogur. Confirm an actual sailing and landing arrangement with an operator before planning an island visit; older mentions of summer tours are not a current timetable. **What is Langabúð?** Langabud is a group of historic trading buildings: the south end dates to around 1790 and the eastern warehouse to 1852. It houses sculpture, local history and memorial collections. **What is the pyramid mountain near Djupivogur?** Búlandstindur (1069m) is a pyramid-shaped mountain associated with local folklore. **Where is Djupivogur located exactly?** Djupivogur sits where the Eastfjords meet South Iceland, on the Ring Road between Höfn and Egilsstadir, so it is a natural stopping point. **What services does Djupivogur have?** The village has a hotel, guesthouses, restaurant, café in Langabúð, gas station, and small grocery shop. Limited, but enough for travelers passing through. [Back to Cities & Towns]() For national population totals and trends to put local figures in context, see our [Iceland statistics]().