Fáskrúðsfjörður, perched on the east coast of Iceland, is celebrated for its scenic beauty and the grandeur of its natural landscapes. With strong historical ties to the French, this is a unique settlement in the Eastfjords of Iceland. You’ll find traces of this relationship in street signs, buildings, and traditions, a combination entirely distinctive to this location.

Reyðarfjörður is the longest fjord in Iceland with several coastal towns taking advantage of great harbour conditions, also the name of one of these towns. Rivers, lakes, and landscapes in the East of Iceland provide excellent conditions for hiking, skiing, fishing, and more activities. Nearby town tours offer an exceptional opportunity to discover the East Fjords, an incredible and largely unexplored part of the country.

Fosshotel Eastfjords, which won the European Heritage Awards in 2016 from the European Commission and Europa Nostra, is housed in four buildings with rich histories dating from 1898 to 1907, originally designed for French fishermen. Among these, the French hospital, constructed in 1903, is particularly famed. In 1939, the house was moved and used as an apartment building and school for a long time. A resolution was reached in 2008 to reconstruct it at its original spot. Within the hotel, guests can enjoy discounted admission to a museum dedicated to French fishermen, and dine at L’Abri, a restaurant influenced by French cuisine.

The Eastfjords of Iceland is an area that is lesser known and less commonly considered for an Icelandic adventure. Nature rules in the East, and you’ll discover some of the country’s impeccable hidden gems here, including the Vestrahorn mountain range and Hallormsstadaskogur forest. Delve into history, traverse breathtaking hiking paths, or make it a pit stop on your journey along the Ring Route. Whatever you’re here for, Fosshotel Eastfjords is a comfortable and charming stay.

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