Things to Do in West Iceland — page 2
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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Borgarnes Golf Club
West Iceland
The Hamar Golf Course near Borgarnes is one of two 18-hole golf courses in the western part of the country and is renowned for its beautiful surroundings and spectacular view. It is considered one of the most beautiful golf courses in Icela
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Eiríksstadir - Living Museum
West Iceland
Come and join us in the 10th century. Let's sit by the fire and meet storytellers, telling renowned tales of the 10th century Iceland. You can try real Viking tools and get to know the craftsmanship, architecture, and Viking clothing, all m
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Bungalo
East Iceland
Bungalo is the largest Icelandic marketplace for vacation rentals in Iceland. On www.bungalo.com you can find a variety of properties listed all around Iceland and you can book the property of your choice directly through the website. We of
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Iceland is Hot / Come to Iceland
The Highlands
Iceland is Hot ltd., offers unique and comprehensive tours for small groups of like-minded people (10-16 people at a time), with an emphasis on photographing the stunning landscape and nature of Iceland. Our tours are generally 7-10 days lo
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Hverinn
West Iceland
Hverinn-Sælureitur í sveitinni is a travel service offering accommodation, restaurant, camping and a small travelers store with a farmer’s market corner. Camping Site The camping offers 100 places for tents and campers including 60 with ele
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Svarfhóll
West Iceland
Accommodation in quiet and calm Icelandic nature and country environment in a hall of mountains. We have two 27m2 cosy chalets hosting four persons, fitting 2 persons well or a family of 4 with children but with limitations on space and equ
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Mostri Golf Club
West Iceland
Víkurvöllur is a 9-hole golf course which lies north of Hótel Stykkishólmur. The course makes for good walking, lies between two ridges and continues down to the beach. A well kept, challenging course.
Golf Courses
Olga Apartments & María Apartments
West Iceland
A friendly family-run guesthouse in the heart of Grundarfjörður just meters away from the harbour, town centre and walking paths. The view from the guesthouse is of the famous Kirkjufell mountain and surrounding peaks. The apartment has two
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Saudafell Guesthouse
West Iceland
Sauðafell Guesthouse is a newly renovated old romantic farmhouse from the 19th century. There are 6 rooms with made-up beds on two floors to choose from with great view. Kitchen with all necessary equipment as well as a large living room ar
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Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage
West Iceland
Our Cottage is located in West Iceland with a view over Lake Eiðisvatn, the Hvalfjörður and the spectacular mountains around the fjord. Behind the small village of Melahverfi, which is signposted on the ringroad. Akranes is around 15 minute
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Husafell Canyon Baths
West Iceland
Led by a knowledgeable local guide in English, this year-round tour begins with a short ride from the Hotel Húsafell to the trailhead in the remote Icelandic Highlands. On this 2-hour tour we enjoy a relaxed walk among natural wonders not f
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Snæfellsnes Excursions
West Iceland
Snæfellsnes Excursions is located in Grundarfjörður, in the heart of West Iceland, about 2 hours' drive from Reykjavík. We offer private tours and bus rental service. Private Tours of Snæfellsnes Peninsula We offer a wide range of private
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Við Hafið Guesthouse
West Iceland
A beautiful guesthouse that can accommodate up to 44 guests in double, triple and family rooms, all with shared bathroom facilities. There is also a double room with private facilities. Dormitory for up to 10 people and a room with wheelcha
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Kópareykir-Cottages
West Iceland
Kópareykir is a small sheep and horse farm near Reykholt. Our wooden cottage (suitable for 1-5 persons) has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom (shower/WC/washing machine), an open living room with a kitchen and a terrace. From the cottage you have a be
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Laxnes Horse Farm
Capital Area
Laxnes Horse Farm was founded in 1968 by Þórarinn “Póri” Jónasson and his wife Ragnheiður “Heiða” Gislason. Today, 42 years later, the family has gotten bigger but our goal is still the same. We offer a top quality riding experience every d
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Straumfjardara Fishing Lodge
West Iceland
The fishing lodge is located in the mid quarter of the river, since 2005. A modern house who sits well located in the nature surrounding it. With full accommodation, one of the finest lodge available by Icelandic river. Five bedrooms, each
Angling
Subway
West Iceland
SUBWAY is an international chain with over 40,000 restaurants in over 100 countries. Stjarnan Ltd. runs 23 SUBWAY restaurants all over Iceland Open: Weekdays 10:00-21:00 Sat & Sun 11:00-21:00
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Kontiki Kayak Tours
West Iceland
We run sea kayak trips from the small fishing village of Stykkishólmur on the beautiful Snæfellsnes peninsula in Western Iceland. We are just a 2-hour drive from Reykjavik city. Our main focus is day trips for small groups along the coastli
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Norwegian House - Regional Muesum
West Iceland
Norwegian house: The regional museum of Snæfellsnes The Norwegian house, built in 1832, was the first wood-frame residence with two full-sized storeys in Iceland. The wood was imported from Norway hence the name. It was the home of Árni Ó.
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Nordic Lodges Brekka
West Iceland
Brekka, meaning slope, is situated on the perfect hillside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding Sulur mountain ranges and is only 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Enjoy the comfort of this warming lodge with large open spaces and a surr
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Ólafsvík Swimming pool
West Iceland
The indoor swimming pool is 12.5 metres long and has a hotpot. There is also an outdoor area with hot tubs and slides. The swimming pool is situated beside the elementary school, artificial grass pitch, football pitch and play area. Open we
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Englendingavik
West Iceland
In the old part of Borgarnes town (village) lies a beautiful cove, called "Englendingavík". The name interestingly enough means "The Englishman Cove (or Bay)". This place is both scenic and peaceful, where silence is only broken by the soun
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Gufuá
West Iceland
We offer two types of outdoor experiences, where you get to know different aspects of our beautiful farm. The ever-popular GOATWALK with the Hobbit-goats Gandalf, Frodo, Sam and friends. The Goatwalk is a one hour-long easy walk along a riv
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Hoppland
West Iceland
We offer one of the most exciting activities in Iceland. Come and try to jump 10 meters into the Atlantic Ocean. Perfect for families, groups of friends, workplaces or just anyone who wants to challenge themselves. Looking forward to seein
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Húsafell Bistró
West Iceland
Húsafell Bistró is nestled between lava fields and glaciers, just a few km from the unique lava waterfall Hraunfossar. Open daily, serving various courses. Summer opening hours Bistro : 29th of May - 1st of July: 11:00 till 17:00 and take a
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Hotel Arnarstapi
West Iceland
Arnarstapi offers a variety of accommodation options to travelers visiting the village of Arnarstapi. Whether you prefer a comfortable hotel accommodation with private facilities, a guesthouse with shared facilities, unique cottages or apar
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Grundarfjörður Guesthouse & Harbour Cafe
West Iceland
Grundarfjörður Bed and Breakfast is a small 8 room guesthouse located by the harbor in Grundarfjörður. All rooms have private bathrooms with shower, flat screen TV and tea/coffee maker. The guesthouse is in the same building as our café and
Guesthouses
Bjargarsteinn House of Food
West Iceland
The old building Bjargarsteinn was built as a home at Vesturgata 64 in Akranes in the year 1908. It served this purpose until 2008, when the church bought the house to use the land for a car park. The company S.Ó. Húsbyggingar took on Bjarg
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Oddsstaðir
West Iceland
Oddsstaðir is located in the beautiful Borgarfjörður, West Iceland, the birthplace of the Icelandic Saga. It is an adventure to ride Icelandic horses here and enjoy the nature at the same time. Riding an Icelandic horse is something you hav
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Hestaland
West Iceland
One thing that makes us unique is that we take the time to give each rider a prep lesson in our large indoor arena before heading out on the trail for a scenic ride. This is to ensure that you're comfortable on your horse and prepared for y
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Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
West Iceland
At Bjarnarhöfn Shark-museum visitors get to experience a unique Icelandic culture. This family owned museum offers you a peak into their history. This family has been involved with sharks for the past four centuries with the only change bei
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Snorrastadir
West Iceland
We offer accommodation in 5 cabins and sleeping bag accommodation. Close by is the sea in walking distance and a path to an old volcanic crater (Eldborg). We are 25 minutes drive from Borgarnes and 45 minutes drive from Stykkishólmur.
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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
West Iceland
Fosshotel Stykkisholmur is in a lovely little fishing village of Stykkishólmur, sometimes called the town of thousand islands. The atmosphere of this beautiful town is set by old houses that make you feel like a time traveler. The hotel res
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Dalahestar
West Iceland
Dalahestar horse rental is a small, family owned business. We offer personalized tours for individuals or smaller groups. Our main tours are alongside the beautiful river Laxá and down to the black sandshores of Hvammfjörður fjord and a bea
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Guesthouse Hof
West Iceland
Hof is a guesthouse located by the amazing vulcano Snæfellsjökull in western Iceland. The house is 400 m2 and is divided in 6 flats. Every flat has a kitchen, a livingroom, a bathroom, three bedrooms and a hot tub on the veranda. The locati
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Hotel Bifröst
West Iceland
Hotel Bifrost is a cosy hotel at a very beautiful and scenic location at the heart of Borgarfjordur. The hotel is located at the Icelandic ring-road - highway no. one - 102 km distance from Reykjavík and is therefore only one and half an ho
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Grundarfjörður Camping Ground
West Iceland
The campsite is located above the town with a unique view either to the sea or the mountain range. The site is divided into several smaller areas where each guest can find a place to stay. The swimming pool, playground and sports ground are
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Dyrfinna Torfadóttir, Goldsmith
West Iceland
Curriculum Vitae: Dýrfinna Torfadóttir was born in 1955 in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. She was brought up in Ísafjörður, North-west Iceland, and lived there after finishing her studies. In 2001 she moved to Akranes, a town adjacent t
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Hellissandur Camping Ground
West Iceland
The campsite is located in a beautiful lava called Sandahraun. The area has a new service house with good facilities, including a kitchen, toilets, showers and washbins. There is electricity in the area. The campsite is operated by the info
Camping
Selsskógur, Skorradalur Camping ground
West Iceland
Green and sheltered camping area next to the lake Skorradalsvatn. Hot and cold water, shower, WC and electricity on site and garbage container near by. Hreppslaug Swimming Pool and many marked trails along with mountains to climb nearby. Th
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Giljar Horses & Handcraft
West Iceland
Giljar is a farm in Borgarbyggð, West Iceland, and located 12 km from Reykholt towards Húsafell. We offer easy riding tours in the beautiful surroundings of our farm. There are daily trips during the summer ranging from 1 – 3 hours. Both be
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Miðhraun - Lava Resort
West Iceland
Miðhraun - Lava resort is a family-run company owned by the Miðhraun family, established in 1988. Accommodation for up to 110 persons, cottages, apartments and houses. Suitable for both individuals and groups. Breakfast buffet and dinner
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Sker Restaurant
West Iceland
Sker Restaurant is a restaurant located in the heart of Ólafsvík in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The restaurant is cozy and has amazing views. Sker has a varied menu and only the best ingredients are prepared at any given time.
Restaurants
Ljómalind - farmers market
West Iceland
Ljómalind is a local market, offering food and quality crafts. The emphasis is on food directly from the farm and crafts are made by local people. A wide variety of products are available: fresh beef, fresh fish, cow and goat cheeses, ice c
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Narfeyrarstofa
West Iceland
Restaurant Narfeyrarstofa is located in the oldest part of the small town Stykkishólmur by the Breiðafjörður Bay. The restaurant opened in the year 2000 and has developed an interesting local food menu including fresh fish, lamb and blue mu
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Gilbakki Kaffihús
West Iceland
Gilbakki is a cute cafe/bistro in one of the most beautiful house in Hellissandur. At Gilbakki we offer quality fish-soup and bread, coffee from the Icelandic coffee roster Kaffitár and homemade cakes. Open from June 1st 11:00-17:00, seven
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Dalur-hestamiðstöð ehf.
West Iceland
Dalland horse breeding farm and its horsecenter Dalur is located in Mosfellsbær in a green peaceful lowland surrounded by trees, vegetation, ponds and lakes. No other horse breeding farm is closer to the capital of Iceland. It only takes 15
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Sturlureykir Horse Farm
West Iceland
Want to get to know the Icelandic horse? The Visiting HorseFarm at Sturlu-Reykir (route 518) is a good place to do so. It specializes in welcoming those who just want to meet this world-famous breed in a friendly environment. Visiting Horse
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