Things to Do in West Iceland
Discover West Iceland's diverse landscapes. Explore the historic Silver Circle, the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and the saga-steeped valleys of Dalir.
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Into the Glacier
West Iceland
Into the Glacier offers access to the largest ice tunnel in the world located high on Langjökull Glacier. There you will have an opportunity to explore the glacier and see it from the inside. In 2010, a bold vision became a reality: drilli
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Hotel Varmaland
West Iceland
The hotel has 58 refurbished rooms in Scandinavian style, equipped with all necessary amenities. The rooms are different in size and retain the charm of the old building. Economy room is a good option for one person or a couple but in the S
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Arctic Adventures
South Iceland
Arctic Adventures is a premier provider of recreational tours in Iceland, with a vast selection of trips and activities available throughout the country. The company offers glacier walks, ice cave tours, diving and surface diving in Silfra,
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Kleif Farm
Capital Area
Kleif farm is the ideal place to unwind, reconnect with nature and immerse yourself in the local culture. Beautifully renovated luxurious villa, surrounded by mountain range typical for Iceland. Short distance from Reykjavik ( 35min ) a
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Lækjarkot Rooms and Cottages with Kitchen
West Iceland
Lækjarkot Rooms and Cottages with Kitchen is 6 km north of Borgarnes. We offer farm accommodation. Everyone should be able to find something suitable to them in the vicinity of Lækjarkot. Hiking trails, Hamar golf course is within 3 km. Hor
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Háafell - Goatfarm
West Iceland
The Icelandic Goat Centre at Háafell is working towards protecting and maintaining the goat stock in Iceland. Visitors receive a warm welcome from the goats, which are very people-friendly. You'll get to learn about the Icelandic goat breed
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Solvellir Holiday Home
West Iceland
Two cottages for rent, 43 square meters and 24 square meters. In the larger cottage can stay up to 7 guests. In a small room, there is a double bed and a bunk bed above it. In the common room are 2 sofa beds 1.40 m. wide. In the smaller cot
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Akranes Swimming Pool
West Iceland
The swimming pool at Jaðarsbakka is a 5 lane, 25-meter outdoor pool. There is a sauna and a water slide. The hot tub area was renovated in 2017 and there is now a small children's pool and two hot tubs. Opening hours: Weekdays: 06:30-22:00
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Grund Guesthouse
West Iceland
At Grund there is a small guesthouse, a short distance from Grundarfjörður where all services are available. There are many beautiful hiking trails in the area, both in the mountains and along the beaches. Grund is a good base to discover S
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Rock´n´ Troll Café
West Iceland
Rock ´n´ Troll Bistro Café Rock ´n´ Troll Bistro Café is open all year around. The menu offers a mix of local and international food during, breakfast, dinner and coffee refreshments in between. Lunch is only available during main season. A
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Hotel Snæfellsnes
West Iceland
Hotel Snæfellsnes offers 14 rooms. Each of them is sound proofed with soft lighting, Internet and Wi-FI , hairdryer, kettle, desk, chairs. All bathrooms feature a shower, WC and sliding doors. Lay back on Scandinavian designed bed, draw bac
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Bjarg Borgarnes
West Iceland
Bjarg Borgarnes is small and cosy family-run guesthouse in old farmhouse on the outskirts of Borgarnes town. The old farmhouse which formerly housed sheep, horses, and chicken has been renovated as a guesthouse. Accommodation is in a 4 pers
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Hraunsnef country hotel
West Iceland
Five rooms on the ground floor and ten on the second floor. The second floor rooms have a view over the valley from every window and the first floor romms have a private patio. The hotel consists of 15 rooms. The rooms have the names of god
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Holt
West Iceland
Holt is a good base for your Icelandic holiday. It is a beautiful, traditional summerhouse in a peaceful environment, surrounded by a birch forest and with mountain views. There are many beautiful nature attractions to visit in the area, su
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Journey to the center of the earth
West Iceland
Enjoy the idyllic surroundings of the Snæfellsjökull National Park in a luxury cottage, located only two hour drive away from Reykjavik. The spectacular nature at Snæfellsnes peninsula has often been referred to as the center of the earth a
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Nicetravel
Capital Area
Nicetravelwas founded by three Icelandic families in 2012. We offer a variety of tours in Iceland starting from Reykjavík, including day tours, multi-day tours, Westfjords tours and the comprehensive Ring Road tour. With our tours, you can
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The Leif Eiriksson Center
West Iceland
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenland, Canada and the US, are presented in a
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Dalahyttur
West Iceland
Dalahyttur is a family run company and offers 9 double rooms. There are three 15m2 tiny houses. Each house consists of sleeping area with double bed 160 cm, a kitchenette, dining area, a bathroom with a shower, WiFi and car parking for eac
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Krauma
West Iceland
Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal baths at Krauma. The hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F). The hot water is cooled through a heat exchange
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The Old Post Office
West Iceland
The Old Post Office Guesthouse is a small guesthouse in the center of Grundarfjordur. All rooms have private bathrooms with shower and a flat screen tv and internet access. Guests can use the shared kitchen facilities. Nice view from each
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Fosshotel Hellnar
West Iceland
Fosshotel Hellnar is everything people look for in a charming country hotel. The hotel is located right beneath Snæfellsjokull Glacier, a national park made famous in the novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. The glacier is said to be o
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Brúarás - Geo Center
West Iceland
Brúarás Geo Center is an information center & restaurant in Borgarfjörður, West Iceland, 2 km from the amazing Hraunfossar waterfalls. This former community center has been renovated & modernized to provide a “hub” for good food, informatio
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Jokull Golf Course
West Iceland
Fróðarvöllur is a 9-hole golf course just outside of Ólafsvík. The course is flat and has a stream, which runs into the ocean of Breiðafjörður. The course is rather short and not difficult to play.
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Kleppjárnsreykir Swimming pool
West Iceland
A pleasant swimming pool, in close proximity to one of the most powerful hot springs in Europe, Deildartunga Spring. An outside pool, hot tub and a gym. Opening hours: Summer (1/6 - 19/8): 09:00-18:00 all days
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Raufarnes Apartment
West Iceland
The 160 Sq m apartment is in a Retro style Icelandic farm house on a 360 acres, free time farm, with horse's sheep's and chickens. From the house it´s a 50m walk to the beach or a 10 min drive by car to the nearby village of Borgarnes.
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Hótel Egilsen
West Iceland
The old, stark red house stands by the harbor in Stykkishólmur, a small fishing town by the beautiful Breiðafjörður with its numerous islands. The house was originally built in 1867 by a prominent businessman as a private residence but was
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Láki Tours
West Iceland
Láki Tours offers responsible whale watching tours from Ólafsvík in Snæfellsnes. We also offer whale watching tours from Hólmavík in the Westfjords. Whale Watching from Ólafsvík West Iceland is a paradise for whale enthusiasts and famous f
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Storyteller in Snæfellsnes
West Iceland
Dagbjört Dúna Rúnarsdóttir is a storyteller and greets guests who want to learn about the mysteries of Snæfellsness Peninsula. Dagbjört has specialized in stories and tales related to Snæfellsnes, true history, trolls, elves, mythology and
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Handverkshópurinn Bolli - Icelandic Craft
West Iceland
Local handicrafts. Products from wool, hand carved wood, bone crafts, ceramics and much more. During summer open daily from 11:00 to 17:00. Other times open on request.
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Trollpark in Fossatún
West Iceland
Fossatún Location Fossatún is located in mid-Borgarfjördur 90 km. from Reykjavík by road nr. 50. The Fossatún restaurant is situated by Troll Falls a beautiful cascade of small waterfalls in Grímsá, one of Iceland’s premier salmon rivers.
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Hotel Langaholt
West Iceland
Langaholt is a family run hotel located on the south of Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We started in 1978 and the host learned from the best teacher, his mother. Keli and Rúna are hosts at Langaholt and the place is all about what they like, perso
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Vestur Adventures
West Iceland
Come enjoy a truly unique kayaking experience in Grundarfjörður, Iceland. The home of Mt. Kirkjufell. Jutting majestically out into the Atlantic Ocean, Kirkjufell is the stunning centerpiece of our guided kayak tours. You will experience un
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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Centre
West Iceland
The Freezer is an award winning social hostel, situated inside a renovated and recycled fish factory in the tiny fishing village of Rif on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. At our place, Icelandic arts, culture and local hospitality come together
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Domino’s Pizza
West Iceland
Domino’s is the number one Pizza in Iceland and according to studies the best Pizza in Iceland. Today Domino‘s Pizza runs 25 stores in Iceland, 14 in Reykjavík, one in Garðabær, Mosfellsbær and two in Kópavogur, Keflavík and Hafnarfjörður.
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Hotel Hafnarfjall
West Iceland
Hotel Hafnarfjall is a country hotel with 17 rooms and 5 bungalows with extraordinary views and a relaxed atmosphere. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. The hotel is located below Hafnarfjall mountain, facing the town of Bor
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Kalastaðir Cottages
West Iceland
Three fully equipped cottages, the smaller ones are for 2-4 persons each and the large one is for 6 people. The cottages are designed to be comfortable so that our guests will enjoy their stay there. The smaller cottages have one bedroom wi
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Sjávarborg
West Iceland
Sjávarborg is a guesthouse and cafe located next to the beautiful harbor in Stykkishólmur. Offering twin, double, single and family rooms. Breakfast at the cafe or prepare your own meals at the guest kitchen.
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Borgarnes Camping ground
West Iceland
Campsite with WC, BBQ, electrical outlets, hiking trails, bird watching and unique atmosphere in the evening sun. Granastaðir is a beautiful campsite in Borgarnes close to highway no 1 on the way north out of the town. In the neighbourhood,
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Vogur Country Lodge
West Iceland
Accommodation offered in 16 standard twin and double rooms, 8 junior suites and 4 superior king rooms. Furthermore a cozy restaurant, living room, hot tub and sauna. Various hiking trails, beautiful nature and magnificent views.
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Hikers of Iceland
Capital Area
Earn the adventure of a lifetime just a short drive from Reykjavik. Led by an expert Mountain Leader, our customized hikes take you into the uncharted territory of Iceland!
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Snaefellsjokull National Park - Visitor Centre
West Iceland
The Visitor´s Centre is full of information and facts about life around the Glacier. The theme of the display is the fishermen of the ancient fishing stations in the area and their use of nature as a means of livelihood. All senses are appe
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Iceland Unlimited
The Highlands
Iceland Unlimited is an independent tour operator, offering highly personalized tours in Iceland to make sure that the expectations of every traveller are met. It is a very friendly and yet, highly professional family- run business that wil
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Fjöruhúsið
West Iceland
Fjöruhúsið is a cozy café located on a beautiful spot near the coast, offering home-made cooking, seafood (excellent fish soup), fresh bread, pastries, cakes and waffles with jam and whipped cream. A popular 2,5 km coastal hiking trail star
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GJ Travel
East Iceland
GJ Travel Iceland is a family run, independent coach company and incoming tour operator in Iceland. Specialized in tailor-made group tours, scheduled escorted tours for FIT’s, as well as excursions and cruises to Greenland. We offer many di
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Thor Photography
West Iceland
Thor Photography specializes in photography tours and workshops. It is our goal to get you to unique locations at the right time for the best photographic results. Thorarinn Jonsson (Thor for short) is a professional landscape photographer
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Berserkir & Valkyrjur
West Iceland
Explore the spectacular landscape of our area with us (private guide) by our E-mountain bikes, riding our horses (only for experienced riders) or hiking to some special places.
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Þurranes
West Iceland
In Þurranes we offer accommodation in four houses, 3 cozy cottages and the old Farm house. The Cottages - we have three cozy 43 square meter cottages. Each has two double bedrooms and a small loft with two extra matresses, a bathroom with
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Staðarsveit Golf Club
West Iceland
The fields of Garðar consist of a 9-hole “Links” golf course in beautiful surroundings. The course is built on windswept sand dunes from the nearby shore so the experience is very “Scottish”. It is situated on the south coast of the Snæfell
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