Teigarhorn farm near Djúpivogur is one of the world’s most renowned zeolite spots. Natural conditions provide exceptional opportunities to examine and study the mineral and its three-dimensional crystal structure. Various museums in Iceland and abroad, including the Natural History Museum in London, have some unique zeolites from Teigarhorn. The old house at Teigarhorn was built in 1880-1882 by Niels Weywadt, director of the Ørum and Wulff enterprise in Djúpivogur. His daughter Nicoline studied photography and mineralogy in Copenhagen and became one of the finest photographers in Iceland. She managed the farm after her ‘ ‘father’s death. Nicoline had a photographic workroom at the farm where she worked for a time with her niece, Hansína Regína Björnsdóttir.

Since 1975, Teigarhorn farm has partly been protected as a natural monument by the nature conservation act. In 2013, the entire land was declared a nature reserve. Gravel paths lead guests around the natural monument.

Ten ideas for recreation in Southeast Iceland and the East Fjords:

1. Feel awe-inspired by the distinct Búlandstindur mountain and climb it if you dare.
2. Learn about the fascinating history of Hans Jonatan, ‘ Iceland’s first Black settler in Djúpivogur, who escaped from slavery and became a valued member of the community in Djúpivogur.
3. Observe the outdoor artwork „Eggin í Gleðivík“ in Djúpivogur by Sigurður Guðmundsson, symbolizing the eggs of all the 34 different bird species that nest in the region.
4. Feast on fresh lobster in one of the restaurants in Höfn, ‘ ‘Iceland’s lobster capital.“
5. Try the outdoor hot tubs at Hoffell, near Höfn.
6. Book Book a reindeer sightseeing tour, birdwatching tour or another kind of wild nature experience.
7. Taste the beer brewed at micro-brewery Beljandi in Breiðdalsvík.
8. Also, stop at the waterfall Beljandi, after which the brewery is named.
9. The region is famous for colourful minerals; ‘Petra’s Stone Collection in Stöðvarfjörður has a fantastic variety of minerals on display.
10. Follow in the footsteps of French sailors who used to reside in fishing village Fáskrúðsfjörður and visit the beautifully renovated French hospital.

For more information and travel tips, go to www.east.is or www.vistitvatnajokull.is