Things to do in Western Region

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Nature Reserves in Stykkishólmur

Sjavarpakkhusid

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Nature Reserves in Ólafsvík

Snaefellsjoekull

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Nature Reserves in Ólafsvík

Parque nacional snaefellsjokull

Nature Reserves in Stykkishólmur

Helgafell

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The top 52 attractions in Vesturland

Volcanoes in Ólafsvík

Snæfells Glacier

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We went to Ólafsvík and were told not to take any excursions to Snæfellsjökull Snæfells Glacier, which is located on the Snæfellsn

Bays in Akranes

Whale Fjord

The fjord Hvalfjörður or Hvalf (Whale fjord) is situated in the west of Iceland between the towns of Mosfellsbær and Akranes. Its

Waterfalls in Akranes

Glymur Waterfall

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The Glymur Waterfall is in the west of Iceland n the Hvalfjördur Fjord. It is one of the highest waterfalls in Europe with a drop

Churches in Arnarstapi

Black Church of Búdir

On the other side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula (west of Iceland), we stopped at Búðir (Búðir). Búðir is located on the souther

Churches in Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur Church

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Stykkishólmur is a fishing town in western Iceland, north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. This town has a peculiar church. It was co

Of Touristic Interest in Akranes

Staupasteinn

Staupasteinn, the wine glass, is an isolated rock on the southern slope of Skeidhóli. It is known by various names: Prestur (the p

Of Cultural Interest in Ólafsvík

The Bravery of the Sea

I went to Iceland in the month of September without knowing what I'd find in a country that is know only for a volcano that expels

Nature Reserves in Stykkishólmur

Sjavarpakkhusid

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There is little to say, the taste of the dishes spoke volumes. The restaurant was quiet and modest, with only 4 option, but what f

Nature Reserves in Ólafsvík

Snaefellsjoekull

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Hiking in Grundarfjörður

Kirkjuffell

Along the trail through the Snæfellsnes peninsula, west of Iceland, towards the Snæfells Glacier area, we passed Kirkjuffell. It i

Beaches in Ólafsvík

Black Beach of Djùpalònssandur

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Snæfellsjökull mountain range in western Iceland is a volcano covered with a glacier at the summit. In Jules Verne's book, it is t

Beaches in Ólafsvík

Golden Beach at Skardsvik

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Beaches in Arnarstapi

Malariff Lighthouse

Nature Reserves in Ólafsvík

Parque nacional snaefellsjokull

Of Touristic Interest in Geysir

Golden Circle Iceland

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Of Touristic Interest in Borgarbyggð

Borgarbyggð

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Of Touristic Interest in Borgarnes

Borgarnes y Saga de Egil

Museums in Hellissandur

Museo maritimo hellissandur

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Activities in Western Region

GetYourGuide

Stykkishólmur: 2-Hour Sea Kayak Tour

starting from

$78.19

GetYourGuide

From Reykjavik: 6-Hour Glymur Mountain Hike

starting from

$106.03

The most popular destinations

Hellissandur

Ólafsvík

Arnarstapi

Stykkishólmur

Akranes