Heimaey

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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.
Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

3 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 28 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
The price is €227 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
€227
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews)
Extremely comfortable and amazing view to the town and volcano.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
Guesthouse Hamar

Guesthouse Hamar

3 out of 5
Herjólfsgötu 4 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
The price is €130 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€130
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
Beautiful guest house. Large room with view of a volcano and most comfortable bed of my entire stay in Iceland. Modern bathroom. Very convenient to ferry. Easy parking. Very nice but not bougie just how I like it!

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Guesthouse Hamar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
Instructions easy to follow, note that check in is a different hotel but clean and lots of kitchenware

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
Instructions easy to follow, note that check in is a different hotel but clean and lots of kitchenware

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

The New Post Office
Luxury Ocean Villas

Luxury Ocean Villas

4.5 out of 5
Búhamar Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this luxury villa in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast and Volcanic ...
Had its own cute guesthouse by the spa. But the windows were not shaded to prevent outside lights.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2022

Luxury Ocean Villas
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 Jun 2025

Pier Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

4/5(1 review)

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

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

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

Heimaklettur

Explore the great outdoors at Heimaklettur, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Heimaklettur

Things to do

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

€90
per adult
Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island
Vestmannaeyjar private day tour

Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour

€1,647
per traveller
Vestmannaeyjar Private Day Tour
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