Heimaey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.
Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.
If you happen to be in Iceland, hop on a quick ferry ride to the Westman Islands. Here you can hike up the active Eldfell Volcano. On your way up you'll see the rocks change color, and spot a few active hot spots to feel the temperature rising from below. Make sure to get to the very top no matter how tired you are. It's a steep and rocky way up but the views from up there are astounding. #lifeatexpedia #travel #explore #iceland
Chain island's of Vestmann. The biggest and inhabited one is Heimaey. The new island was formed in 1968 and taken under protection by UNESCO in pursuit of investigation of how life develops on an uninhabited island. Heimaey is also a home for the greatest number of puffins in Iceland.
I had walked up a very steep way. To the top of an old vulcano crater, to enjoy this wonderful view.

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Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

3 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 28 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
Fully refundable
The price is AU$408 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$408
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews)
Extremely comfortable and amazing view to the town and volcano.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ...
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The New Post Office
Lava Guesthouse

Lava Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Bárustígur 13 Vestmannaeyjar South Region
The price is AU$186 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$186
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ...
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The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ...
The New Post Office
Central Apartments

Central Apartments

3 out of 5
6 Faxastígur Vestmannaeyjar Vestmannaeyjabær
Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sagnheimar Byggðasafn and Volcanic Film Show are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
Great location, spacious living quarters, highly responsive host.

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Central Apartments
Pier Apartments

Pier Apartments

4.5 out of 5
2 Básaskersbryggja Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this luxury apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Clean, convenient, great communication. 5 stars!

Reviewed on 25 June 2025

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Popular places to visit

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

You can find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar with a trip to Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

Eldfell Volcano

Explore the great outdoors at Eldfell Volcano, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Eldfell Volcano

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you spend time at House Graveyard & Pompei of the North. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

‘Pompei of the North’

Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you take a trip to ‘Pompei of the North’. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.

‘Pompei of the North’

Surtseyjarstofa

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Surtseyjarstofa during your travels in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.

Surtseyjarstofa

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sagnheimar Byggðasafn during your trip to Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

Activities

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

AU$150
per adult
Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island
Eyjascooter Puffin Tour in Iceland

Eyjascooter Puffin Tour in Iceland

AU$217
per adult
Eyjascooter Puffin Tour in Iceland
Vestmannaeyjar private day tour

Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour

AU$2,751
per traveller
Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour
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