Region
Eastfjords
670 km from Reykjavik
Reydarfjordur: Town on the Eastfjords' Longest Fjord
A fishing town on the longest fjord in the Eastfjords, with WWII history and mountain hiking.
Population
~1,200
Eastfjords • Longest fjord
Reydarfjordur stretches along the shore of the Eastfjords' longest fjord, 30 kilometers of sheltered water that housed thousands of Allied troops during WWII. Today the fishing town has a wartime museum, mountain trails, and few tourists.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
The WWII museum is worth a stop for anyone interested in Iceland's wartime history.
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Population
~1,200
On the longest Eastfjords fjord
Known for
WWII Museum
Allied military history in Iceland
Top Attractions in Reydarfjordur
Icelandic Wartime Museum
WWII Allied occupation history
Reydarfjordur Fjord
30 km, the longest in the Eastfjords
Mountain Hiking
Trails with fjord views
Swimming Pool
Geothermal heated outdoor pool
Fishing Harbor
Active fishing industry and boats
Tunnel to Eskifjordur
Connected to neighboring towns
How to Get to Reydarfjordur
From Egilsstadir: 35 km (30 minutes) via Route 92.
From Reykjavik: Fly to Egilsstadir (1 hour), then drive. Or 7-8 hours by car via Route 1.
Tunnel connections: The Faskrudsfjardargong tunnel connects to Faskrudsfjordur; another tunnel leads to Eskifjordur.
Best Time to Visit Reydarfjordur
Summer: Best hiking weather, longest days, all attractions open.
Winter: Quieter, Northern Lights visible, museum remains open. Roads are maintained year-round.
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