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Stykkishólmur
9.6
2,233 reviews
Smiðjustígur 66, 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 its
Surtsey
9.4
133 reviews
Surtsey, Iceland

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 site
Heimaey
9.6
225 reviews
Básaskersbryggja 3, 900 Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland

Heimaey

Heimaey is the only inhabited island in Iceland’s Westman Islands, known for its sea cliffs, puffins, and volcanic history. In 1973, a sudden eruption reshaped the island and forced a full evacuation
Erpsstaðir
9.6
502 reviews
Vestfjarðavegur, 371, Iceland

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.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide
Hólmavík
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. Why You Can Trust Our Content Guide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors e
Vatnsnes
8.8
824 reviews
Vatnsnes, 531, Iceland

Vatnsnes

Vatnsnes is a quiet peninsula in Northwest Iceland, where seals rest on the rocks and sandbanks along its shore. The peninsula is also home to Hvitserkur, a basalt sea stack that legend calls a troll turned to stone. Vatnsnes is an easy detour from the Ring Road between Reykjavik and Akureyri. This

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 Iceland. The area around Budardalur, i.e. Dalir, features prominently in Laxdaela Saga. Also, Eric the Red, the first European settler in Greenland, reside

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 Ar

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. Langjokull is the second largest glacier in Iceland, located 93 miles (150 kilometers) from Reykjavik. There are many L

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 t

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. Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel

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 pas

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 by an ancient landslide, are often called “uncountable” due to their mysterious number, making them a rare blend of geology, folklore, and natural b

Reykjafoss Waterfall

Reykjafoss Waterfall is a peaceful yet powerful natural feature tucked away in North Iceland. Unlike the more visited South Coast waterfalls, this one stays quiet year-round. Read on to learn more about the waterfall, its history, and the current access situation before planning your trip. Located i

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 the South Coast. Though small and simple, the chu

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

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. Read on for more. Highland Base is located within the Asgardur Valley of the Kerlingarfjoll Mounta

Sudurnamur Mountain

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 rh

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 the peaceful nature. It sits on a rare golden sand

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 landm

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

Murals of Hellissandur

Experience the artistic Murals of Hellissandur, a remote coastal village on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland that has transformed into a striking outdoor gallery. With more than 40 large-scale artworks painted across homes and public spaces, Hellissandur proudly holds the title of Iceland
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