Seven million puffins in the country
Seven million puffins in the country
The puffin is one of the most common birds in Icelandic nature. More than 2 million pairs of puffin...
West Iceland
Tidbits of what the west has to offer
Articles from West Iceland
A dolphin in Akranes
A dolphin in Akranes
Out on Grenjar in Akranes yesterday, this father and son were looking at the ship Höfrungur AK 91 (Dolphin), an oak...
Two Whales in Hvalfjörður
Two Whales in Hvalfjörður
For over 500 years, whaling has been practised in Iceland. That chapter in Icelandic history ended three years...
Go West!
Enjoy the Vast Beauty of West Iceland
Búðardalur
A trip to West Iceland is perfect if you want to see a bit of everything. Black-sand...
Go West!
Go West!Enjoy the Vast Beauty of West IcelandA trip to West Iceland is perfect if you want to see a bit of everything. Black-sand beaches,h...
The Origin of Iceland’s Hot Springs
From the Settlement to the Present, Hot Water has been a Natural Blessing
Extensive geothermal activity is one of Iceland’s most distinctiv...
Birds in Breiðafjörður
Breiðafjörður is an expansive and shallow bay located on the west coast of Iceland. The bay is the largest area of shallow waters and beac...
Geothermal Baths in West Iceland
Experience Iceland’s geothermal energy in these soothing hot baths
Enjoy Iceland’s glorious naturally heated waters by bathing in geotherma...
No Man’s Land
No Man's Land
The title of this extensive exhibition refers to the Icelandic highlands and certain ideas regarding them which Icela...
Snæfellsnes Peninsula,
Snæfellsnes is the name of the long peninsula in the northwestern part of western Iceland.
Snæfellsnes is a popular destination, espe...
Johannes Torpe Studios scoops major recognition at MIPIM 2018!
The project “The Red Mountain Resort”, designed for Festir ehf, has been awarded a Commendation in the Retail & Leisure category at the ...
Eiríksstaðir Museum, Dalir, West Iceland
Eiríksstaðir Museum, Dalir, West Iceland
Step out of the present and into history
Eiríksstaðir, in Dalir, West Iceland is the site of th...
Celebrating 50 years of service in tourism in Iceland
8 Compelling Reasons to book a trip with Reykjavik Excursions
So you’ve made it to Iceland! Hurray! Now it’s time to decide on what to see,...
Geothermal Baths in West Iceland
Krauma:
Geothermal Baths in West Iceland
Experience Iceland’s geothermal energy in these soothing hot baths
Enjoy Iceland’s glorious nat...
Hótel Búðir: Love Is in the Air
Hótel Búðir: Love Is in the Air
The Snæfellsnes Hotel Boasts One of the Most Romantic Settings on the Island
The Snæfellsnes Pen...
Iceland Discovered
It will forever remain unknown who was the first man to step on the shores of the island in the North Atlantic now called Iceland. It is, ho...
Fun for the whole family!
Fun for the whole family!
On this tour, we will go to Iceland’s largest natural lava cave that is located in West Iceland. We will driv...
Vatnshellir Cave Tours take you in the footsteps of Jules Verne’s intrepid explorers
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Vatnshellir Cave Tours take you in the footsteps of Jules Verne’s intrepid explorers
Vatnshellir Cave, ...
Dogsledding Iceland- In the golden silence of the highlands
Dogsledding Iceland- In the golden silence of the highlands
Gaining in popularity in recent years with young people and families alike, ...
Plunging Into History The Settlement Center
Plunging Into History
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes Takes You on a Trip Through Time
Some 1100 years ago, Iceland was a place covered...
West Iceland
Nature steeped in History and Beauty – Discover West Iceland‘s rich culture and nature
There‘s much more to West Iceland than the spectacul...
West Iceland
Nature steeped in History and Beauty – Discover West Iceland‘s rich culture and nature
There‘s much more to West Iceland than the spectac...
The Local Touch at Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The Local Touch at Snæfellsnes Peninsula
With Snæfellsnes Excursions
Snaefellsjokull glacier is an inspring sight, especially during sun...
West Iceland
West Iceland
The beauty and variety of Icelandic nature is everywhere in the West of Iceland. Magnificent views overlooking mountains ...
Flatey, Breiðafjörður
Flatey, Breiðafjörður
The village in Flatey
Flatey is an island of the western islands, a cluster of about forty large and small isla...
Gamli Bærinn Bed & Breakfast at Húsafell
DEEP IN NATURAL WONDERS
Gamli Bærinn Bed & Breakfast at Húsafell
Driving north towards Akureyri in the Spring, I decided to wande...
Best in Birdwatching
Where and when to watch birds in Iceland
Top sites: You don’t need to go far to watch birds in Iceland as there are good birdwatching sites...
Fjöruhúsið is a relaxing setting for a break in Hellnar
Fjöruhúsið is a relaxing setting for a break in Hellnar
Snack in the Sun at Snæfellsnes
Fjöruhúsið is a relaxing setting for a bre...
Map of Borgarnes
Map of Borgarnes
Borgarnes is a town located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður in Iceland and is the largest town in the Borga...
Experience a Fantasy World
Experience a Fantasy World
A Trip into Breiðafjörður Bay with SeaTours Takes You into Another World
Whether youʼre on a student on a ...
Tragedy at Barnafoss
Tragedy at Barnafoss
In the upper reaches of the Borgarfjörður valleys, the Hvítá (White River) falls from the uplands, dividing the commun...
REDHEAD: THE EVIL WHALE OF HVALFJÖRÐUR
REDHEAD: THE EVIL WHALE OF HVALFJÖRÐUR
Hvalfjörður is one of the more spectacular regions through which one passes on the way from Reykjavi...
Visit Iceland’s largest lava cave
Into the Cave
Visit Iceland's largest lava cave, Víðgelmir.
Iceland’s natural wonders aren’t limited to glaciers, geysers and water...
Redhead: the Evil Whale of Hvalfjörður
Hvalfjörður is one of the more spectacular regions through which one passes on the way from Reykjavik to the north or west of Iceland on the...
Esja Travel’s specialist tours cater to special interest groups
Photos, Food, Knitting or Yoga
Esja Travel’s specialist tours cater to special interest groups
Iceland’s Unique Photography
Tra...
Akranes is for people who enjoy nature, culture, life and fun
They Love Life
Early Celtic pioneers made a good choice when they landed in Akranes and set up home. It’s a haven for nature lovers, bird l...
Friðþjófur Helgason Photography
Friðþjófur Helgason Photography
Friðþjófur Helgason Photography
...
On Top of the World at Langjökull Ice Cap
On Top of the World at Langjökull Ice Cap
Gray Line Iceland goes Inside the Glacier
The thought of exploring the inside of a glacier may s...
Sleeping Giants – The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
Sleeping Giants The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
The many glaciers of Iceland are an essential part of its identity, which should come as...
Icelandic Times
Icelandic Times—the only Icelandic Magazine that speaks English, French, German and even Chinese!
Be sure to pick up a copy of the Ice...
Inventive Food at Ok Bistro
Inventive Food at Ok Bistro
Stop by this cosy restaurant on your trip to the west
Borgarnes is a picturesque town, considered the gate...
Enjoy Winter’s Wonders
Enjoy Winter's Wonders
Reykjavik Excursions Tours Take You to the Sights of the Season
Winter in Iceland is a time for enjoyment, exciteme...
Touring Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Touring Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Gray Line Iceland
Everything Quintessential
Seeking the Sun in Iceland
If you are out for some sunshin...
Picture hunting with the photographer Rafn Sig
It’s all about loving it, then it will be fine
Picture hunting with the photographer Rafn Sig
Picture hunting with the photographer Rafn S...
Birdlife and the lighthouse in Akranes
Breiðin is the westernmost part of the Akranes peninsula and it is the site of one of the country’s oldest concrete lighthouses, built in 19...
Where Birds and Photographers Meet
Akranes is for people who enjoy nature, culture, and lifeThe town you can see gleaming in the sunshine across the bay from Reykjavik harbour...
Touring Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Touring Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Gray Line Iceland
Everything Quintessential
Seeking the Sun in Iceland
If you are out for some sunshin...
Picture hunting with the photographer Rafn Sig
It’s all about loving it, then it will be fine
Picture hunting with the photographer Rafn Sig
Picture hunting with the photographer Rafn S...
Birdlife and the lighthouse in Akranes
Breiðin is the westernmost part of the Akranes peninsula and it is the site of one of the country’s oldest concrete lighthouses, built in 19...
Where Birds and Photographers Meet
Akranes is for people who enjoy nature, culture, and lifeThe town you can see gleaming in the sunshine across the bay from Reykjavik harbour...
Leather Designer
Leather Designer
Ladies handbags, earrings and necklaces
Quality Icelandic design and leather handcraft is much sought after. “My first lea...
Fossatún: The Ultimate Family Experience
Fossatún: The Ultimate Family ExperienceThe ultimate family experience can be found at Fossatún Campsite and Restaurant in Borgarfjörður Bay...
Everything Volcanic Haraldur Sigurðsson
Everything Volcanic
World-renowned volcanologist, Haraldur Sigurðsson, creates Iceland’s most comprehensive volcano museum Snæfellsnes is c...
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Hotel Flatey in Breiðafjörður Bay
Hotel Flatey in Breiðafjörður BayA Dining Experience Not to Be ForgottenTime spent visiting the tranquil island of Flatey in Breiðafjörður b...
A brief stop can become lifetime experience with Iceland Travel
Turning a Stopover into a Holiday
A brief stop can become lifetime experience with Iceland Travel
How would you like to spend a weekend i...
The Theology of the Vikings Lives on
Ásatrúarfélagið:The Icelandic Sagas preserve knowledge about the religion of the Vikings, Ásatrú, most notably in the Prose Edda. You may be...
Discovering Iceland’s Wild West and Beyond
Discovering Iceland's Wild West and BeyondWild West Tours IcelandTravelling around Iceland is an incomparable experience where at almost eve...
A Trip Into the Fantasy World of Breiðafjörður Bay
Unique Adventure Tour - Seatours
You watch the net being hoisted aboard, laden with seafood. Open a scallop or urchin at the table and pop ...