West Iceland
West Iceland is home to a rich literary and cultural history, as well as breathtaking beauty and charming fishing villages like Borgarnes and Grundarfjörður.
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Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi is a small fishing community with a beautiful and striking shoreline. You can see...
Snæfellsjökull National Park
Snæfellsjökull National Park encompasses a large area of Snæfellsnes Peninsula’s western tip....
Hraunfossar & Barnafossar
A must-see attraction in Reykholt area is the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfall, a fascinating...
Lóndrangar
Lóndrangar are two prominent rocks, protruding from the coast just east of the lighthouse at...
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Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur is often called the capital of Snaefellsnes and is a fishing and trading centre...
Hellnar
Hellnar is a fishing village nestling on a dramatic coastline of spectacular and beautiful...
Djúpalónssandur
On the southern edge of Snæfellsjökull glacier is Djúpalónssandur, a black sandy beach that was...
Búðir
Búðir is a small hamlet at the south-western point of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The collection...
Deildartunguhver
The largest hot spring in Europe and probably the most voluminous natural hot spring in the...
Reykholt
Reykholt is the home of 13th century writer, poet and scholar Snorri Sturluson. During his...
Hvalfjörður
North of Reykjavík, separating Mount Esja from the town of Akranes, you’ll find the stunning...
Borgarnes
One of the few coastal towns in Iceland not dependent on fishing, Borgarnes is a charming...
Guðrúnarlaug
Guðrúnarlaug, or “Guðrún’s Pool,” in Sælingsdalur is the site of an ancient pool named after...
Eiríksstaðir
Eiríksstaðir in Haukadalur is believed to be the birthplace of Leifur Eiríksson, or “Leif the...
Fossatún
Fossatún is a settlement located on the banks of the river Grímsá in Borgarfjörður along route...
Húsafell
Húsafell is a tiny village surrounded by glaciers, ample hiking opportunities, and miles of...
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