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Stykkisholmur, 340 Stykkishólmur, Iceland

Stykkishólmur

Stykkisholmur is a town of about 1,100 people on the northern shore of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It is a center of service and commerce in the area and the ferry Baldur sails from here to Brjanslaekur in the Westfjords. Visit this town on a self-drive tour in Iceland. History of Stykkisholmur Stykkisholmur has long attracted settlers due to it
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Surtsey

Surtsey is a volcanic island, part of the Westman Islands and formed by an underwater volcanic eruption in 1963.  Explore a wide range of tours of the Westman Islands. Surtsey was declared a nature reserve in 1965 and in 2008 UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. It is considered a classic sit
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Básaskersbryggja 3, 900 Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland

Heimaey

Rising from the North Atlantic, Heimaey is the only inhabited island in the Westman Islands Archipelago. Though small in size, the island is a place where history and nature intertwine. The largest of the Westman Islands, it is home to towering cliffs, vast ocean views, and the largest Atlantic puffin colony in the world.  You can reach Heimaey
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Erpsstaðir

Erpsstadir is a dairy farm in Northwest Iceland, run by farmer Thorgrimur Einar Gudbjartsson and his family. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Here you can experience a rea
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Höfðatún 4, 510 Hólmavík, Iceland

Hólmavík

In the desolate, dramatic, and awe-inspiring Strandir region of the Westfjords, the village of Hólmavík is the largest settlement. About 375 people (as of 2011) live here, and it serves as a centre of commerce for the area. Browse a wide range of Westfjords tours in Iceland. History of Hólmavík In spite of its small population, Hólmavík has
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Vatnsnes

Vatnsnes is a peninsula in North Iceland, best known for its wildlife and geology. The best way to visit Vatnsnes is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 7-day

Búðardalur

Budardalur is a village of around 650 inhabitants in the fjord Hvammsfjordur, innermost off Breidafjordur. It is the service center for the area. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Icela

Strýtur

The Strytur in are giant submarine geothermal silica cones that rise like towers from the seafloor at Ystuvik and Arnarnes in the fjord Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. Ystuvikurstrytur are the deeper and its heat is about 72 degrees. The area of Arnarnesstrytur is shallower but wider. The water at

Langjokull

The mighty Langjokull, also known as the “Long Glacier,” is the second-largest glacier in Iceland. Langjokull Glacier offers breathtaking landscapes and thrilling activities — here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip.  Located 93 miles (150 kilometers) from Reykjavik, Langjokull is

Kristnitökuhraun

Kristnitökuhraun is a lava field to the west of Hellisheiði plateau in southwest Iceland. The lava field formed during an eruption in the year 1000, when Icelanders were debating the christening of the nation at national parliament Alþingi at Þingvellir. The story goes that when the eruption star

Hafragilsfoss

Downstream of Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall, is another major waterfall, the thunderous Hafragilsfoss. Like Dettifoss, Hafragilsfoss is a part of the glacier river Jokulsa a Fjollum in North Iceland. Hafragilsfoss drops at 27 meters into Jokulsargljufur canyon.  Explore this ar

Grimsey

Grímsey is an island off the north coast of Iceland, nestled across the Arctic Circle. It is, therefore, the only part of Iceland that is truly in the Arctic, and many visitors come to have their pa

Vatnsdalsholar Hills

Vatnsdalsholar Hills or “Vatnsdalshólar,” is a one-of-a-kind field of grassy mounds at the mouth of North Iceland’s Vatnsdalur Valley. Spanning over five square kilometers, these surreal hills, formed

Reykjafoss Waterfall

There are waterfalls in Iceland that make headlines. Then there’s Reykjafoss, the one that quietly impresses without the fanfare. It doesn’t draw tour buses or selfie-stick crowds. It offers something far better: calm, solitude, and the unmistakable sense that you’ve found something truly special in

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Hnjotur Museum

Visit Hnjotur Museum (Hnjótur Minjasafn), a one-of-a-kind heritage site in the remote Westfjords of Iceland. It offers a deep dive into the country’s rich maritime, farming, and aviation history, preserved in the windswept village of Orlygshofn. The museum was founded by Egill Olafsson, a local col

Vik i Myrdal Church

Located on a hillside overlooking the village of Vík, the Víkurkirkja (Vík í Mýrdal Church) stands as one of Iceland’s most photographed landmarks. Its red roof and white walls stand out sharply against the dark volcanic landscape, offering a striking visual contrast that captures the raw beauty of

Sugandisey Island

Sugandisey Island is a small natural landmark that feels more like a scenic lookout than a traditional island. It's attached to the harbor town of Stykkisholmur in West Iceland and offers one of the most accessible panoramic spots in the region. Originally a separate basalt formation, the isla

Kerlingarfjoll Highland Base

Highland Base is a remote, year-round adventure resort in the Kerlingafjoll Mountains, in Iceland’s central highlands. They have a range of accommodations, tours and experiences to explore the region.

Sudurnamur Mountain

Photo by Julien Carnot, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr. Sudurnamur Mountain is a prominent feature of Iceland's Fjallabak Nature Reserve, situated within the famed Landmannalaugar Region. Best known for its breathtaking panoramas of rainbow-colored rhyolite mountains, sprawling lava fi

Travel Guide: Onundarfjordur Pier

Onundarfjordur Pier is a quiet, wooden pier in a small village in the Westfjords of Iceland. It stretches into a beautiful fjord (a long, deep sea inlet between mountains). In Icelandic, it’s called "Önundarfjörður."  This pier is not crowded and is perfect for relaxing, taking photos, and enjoying

Stykkisholmskirkja Church

Stykkisholmskirkja Church is one of Iceland’s most striking churches, located in West Iceland. Its futuristic curves and clean white silhouette offer sweeping views over Breidafjordur Bay. This landmark is more than a place of worship—it’s an architectural icon and a peaceful stop on the Snaefellsne

Skaftfellingur Museum

Image Credit: Skaftfellingur and trade at Skaftaros. Photo courtesy of Eldsveitir.is. If you're visiting the town of Vik in South Iceland, don’t miss the Skaftfellingur Museum. This small but special museum is all about an old wooden ship that once sailed the rough waters along Iceland’s southe

Malarrif Lighthouse

Malarrif Lighthouse (Malarrifsviti) is a rocket-shaped landmark located on the westernmost tip of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in Iceland, within the Snaefellsjokull National Park. The offbeat shape of the lighthouse stands out to first-time visitors, but the scenic setting facing the Atlantic Ocean a
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