The light in the west
The light in the west
Yesterday's forecast was terrible; wind and rain can be good to photograph. Tourism providers outside the capital a...
West Iceland
Tidbits of what the west has to offer
Articles from West Iceland
Dalir and History
Dalir and History
Of all the districts and counties in Iceland, Dalasýsla is famous for its history. Dalasýsla is the only region in the ...
To “JUST BE IN” Dalabyggð
When you enter Dalabyggð, you find a region of history and pristine nature, an area where you can just be. Be in silence, in nature,with the...
Delving Into History
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes takes you on a trip through time
Some 1100 years ago, Iceland was a place covered with impenetrable fo...
Journey into the inside of a glacier
Into the Glacier is an environmentally conscious company with a rich history
Exploring the surface of a glacier is thrilling, but actuall...
Tokens of Iceland
Tokens of Iceland is a collection of high-quality souvenirs from Iceland,created and handcrafted by Oddný Braga in the West Iceland town of ...
Fyrirboði á gos?
Fyrirboði á gos?
Í gærkvöldi var stór jarðskjálfti 4,6 að stærð undir Langjökli. Það er ekki algengt að svo stórir skjálftar séu á þessu ...
Visit Lovely Akranes
Charming towns await travellers who drive north through the Hvalfjörður tunnel from Reykjavík. Just 50km from the capital is Akranes, a popu...
Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell is very special in the landscape of the Snæfellsnes peninsula and attracts attention due to its shape. Jon Snow...
Countryside full of history
Countryside full of history
Nowhere in Iceland is the history of the Vikings as vivid as in Dalasýsla. Leifur Eiríksson, wh...
Hvalavatn at the end of Hvalfjörður
Hvalavatn at the end of Hvalfjörður, is a gorgeous lake, as are its surroundings. Hvalvatn is the second deepest lake in Iceland and covers ...
Frosty white Hvítá River
Frosty white Hvítá River
Hvítá is the tenth longest river in Iceland, and its source is at Eiríksjökull and Langjökull, in ...
Going 100 Years Back in Time
Going 100 Years Back in Time
Flatey in Breiðafjörður was, for many centuries, a large farm and one of the leading trading place...
A hill and a mountain
A hill and a mountain
Some say that the church at Ingjaldshóll on the west side of Snæfellsnes is the oldest concrete church in the world...
Farthest west in the continent
Farthest west in the continent
Rauðisandur is inhabited in the western part of Vestur-Barðastrandarsýsla. It lies between Skorarfjall and...
Where are the most beautiful autumn colours?
Where are the most beautiful autumn colours?
The autumn colours are the most beautiful in Icelandic nature at the end of September ...
The volcano Eldborg
The volcano Eldborg
Eldborg is a particularly shapely oval crater in the middle of the Eldborgarhraun lava field in Hnappadalur. It rises 6...
Beautiful waterfalls fall into Hvítá
Borgarfjarðarsýsla 12/08/2021 12:35: A7RIII 2.8 / 100mm GM
Beautiful waterfalls fall into Hvítá
Hraunfossar is a synonym for countless...
Páll’s artwork at Húsafell
Páll's artwork at Húsafell
There was an unusual atmosphere at Húsafell yesterday, the innermost settlement in the west of the country. A...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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Esja Travel’s specialist tours cater to special interest groups
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