View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA village of a few hundred people, with a simple look centered on old wooden trading houses and a fishing harbor. It is known for the art installation Eggin í Gleðivík, 34 egg-shaped stones lined up along the shore. A walk around the village takes about 30 minutes, and many visitors take a bus to the surrounding nature.

Djupivogur

Djupivogur · Iceland · 64.65, -14.28

A small fishing village in eastern Iceland, set in the Eastfjords and facing Berufjörður. This quiet port is used as a gateway to the region's scenic landscapes and waterfalls.

Port highlights

A small fishing village of about 450 people

Population

A cool subarctic oceanic climate. Even summer days are cool, and winter days are cold. The ocean moderates the latitude, making extreme cold less likely, but wind, rain, and rapid weather changes are common. Summer brings long days with near-midnight-sun conditions.

Climate

Icelandic (English is spoken almost everywhere)

Language

Icelandic krona (ISK). An almost completely cashless society, where cards can be used even for small amounts.

Currency

June to August. Daylight is long and road conditions are good, making it easy to take trips to places such as glacial lakes.

Best time to visit

Local food

Fish dishes such as freshly caught cod and halibut, lamb soup (kjotsupa), skyr (a fermented dairy product), and rye bread. Prices are on the high side, and food and drink costs also add up.

Sights

Eggin i Gledivik (egg sculptures)Roizufossa Falls and the scenery of BerufjordurExcursion to southeastern Vatnajokull National ParkDay tour to Jokulsarlon Glacier LagoonSeabird watching, such as puffins (early summer)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

3°

-2°Jan

3°

-2°Feb

3°

-2°Mar

5°

0°Apr

8°

3°May

11°

5°Jun

12°

7°Jul

12°

7°Aug

10°

6°Sep

7°

2°Oct

5°

0°Nov

4°

-2°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2011 · Station: TEIGARHORN · about 3.9 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)300 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

ISK 260

Water 500 ml

ISK 755

Coffee

ISK 3,300

Inexpensive meal

ISK 800

Local beer

ISK 3,250

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Akureyri (about 211 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices