West Iceland by Friðþjófur Helgason
West Iceland by Friðþjófur Helgason
Friðþjófur Helgason...
West Iceland
Tidbits of what the west has to offer
Articles from West Iceland
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...
The Origin of Iceland’s Hot Springs
The Origin of Iceland’s Hot Springs
From the Settlement to the Present, Hot Water has been a Natural Blessing
Extensive geothermal activ...
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
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...
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
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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
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 ...
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 ...
Réttir – The Yearly Sheep Round-ups!
Réttir - The Yearly Sheep Round-ups!
In September the majority of farmers across the country will be herding their sheep from the plateaus ...
The Ultimate Tours
Grayline Iceland’s Day Trips to Magnificent Látrabjarg and the Enchanting Westman IslandsWhen it comes to travel, part of the fun is getting...
The Ultimate Tours
Grayline Iceland’s Day Trips to Magnificent Látrabjarg and the Enchanting Westman Islands
When it comes to travel, part of the fun is getti...
Ghosts, Ghouls and Hot Cocoa!
Ghosts, Ghouls and Hot Cocoa! After dinner entertainment with a twist Are you up for something different? You came to Iceland and have been ...
Réttir – The Yearly Sheep Round-ups!
Réttir - The Yearly Sheep Round-ups!
In September the majority of farmers across the country will be herding their sheep from the plateaus ...
The Ultimate Tours
Grayline Iceland’s Day Trips to Magnificent Látrabjarg and the Enchanting Westman IslandsWhen it comes to travel, part of the fun is getting...
The Ultimate Tours
Grayline Iceland’s Day Trips to Magnificent Látrabjarg and the Enchanting Westman Islands
When it comes to travel, part of the fun is getti...
Ghosts, Ghouls and Hot Cocoa!
Ghosts, Ghouls and Hot Cocoa! After dinner entertainment with a twist Are you up for something different? You came to Iceland and have been ...
Authentic Experiences at Isafold Travel
Authentic Experiences at Isafold TravelIceland with a personal touch. This coming winter, Isafold Travel will introduce a tour that include...
The Old-Icelandic Sagas
The Old-Icelandic Sagas While other nations of Europe take pride in preserving castles, priceless art and great monuments of monarchies and ...
Akranes: A Paradise for Outdoor Activities
Do you want to run barefoot on the beach? See the sun set from an old lighthouse? Climb a mountain? Dare the local boys and girls to a game ...
New Landscape Photography – I Was Here
Let Books Brag For You
New Landscape Photography - I Was Here
Kristján Ingi Einarsson
Bragging about your perfect holiday can become a bi...
Shaped by the Bay
Shaped by the BayA Place to Launch Out from on the Snæfellsnes PeninsulaOn the northern part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula lies Stykkishólmur...
The Picturesque Town of Stykkishólmur
The Picturesque Town of StykkishólmurIn the north of Snæfellsnes peninsula lies the beautiful town of Stykkishólmur, the center of services ...
Borgarbyggð is Blessed with Warmth, Ice, History and Beauty
The Saga Land of West IcelandBorgarbyggð is Blessed with Warmth, Ice, History and BeautyBorgarbyggð is the name of a large municipality in t...
Hótel Húsafell
Hótel Húsafell
Welcoming guests from all over the world
Surrounded by powerful glaciers and beautiful sights
The magnificent two-story bu...