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Discover West Iceland's diverse landscapes. Explore the historic Silver Circle, the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and the saga-steeped valleys of Dalir.
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The National Park Center Hellissandur
West Iceland
The National Park Center is fully designed and built based on the BREEAM international certification standard. The BREEAM criteria assume that environmentally friendly building materials are used and that waste is limited during constructio
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Brennistaðir
West Iceland
Accommodation at the farmhouse: 2 double and 1 single room without bathroom. Apartment on the ground floor with one bedroom, bathroom, cooking facilities and living room. Sheep farming, also goats, duck, chicken and horses. Products availa
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Sker Restaurant
West Iceland
Sker Restaurant is a restaurant located in the heart of Ólafsvík in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The restaurant is cozy and has amazing views. Sker has a varied menu and only the best ingredients are prepared at any given time.
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Hálsaból Cottages
West Iceland
The summerhouses are located in middle of the Snæfellsnes penisula near to the town of Grundarfjordur. All modern comforts are in the houses. Outside is playground for children, hot tub, gas-grill and beautiful landscape. There are two hous
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The White House
West Iceland
Hvítahús is a new residency program for artists and an art gallery. It's located just next to the Snæfellsnesþjóðgarður national park. Hvítahús is the only remaining building from the old Krossavik harbor, surrounded by astonishing landscap
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Sturlureykir Horse Farm
West Iceland
Want to get to know the Icelandic horse? The Visiting HorseFarm at Sturlu-Reykir (route 518) is a good place to do so. It specializes in welcoming those who just want to meet this world-famous breed in a friendly environment. Visiting Horse
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Kleif Farm
Reykjavik
Kleif farm is the ideal place to unwind, reconnect with nature and immerse yourself in the local culture. Beautifully renovated luxurious villa, surrounded by mountain range typical for Iceland. Short distance from Reykjavik ( 35min ) a
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Lækjarkot Rooms and Cottages with Kitchen
West Iceland
Lækjarkot Rooms and Cottages with Kitchen is 6 km north of Borgarnes. We offer farm accommodation. Everyone should be able to find something suitable to them in the vicinity of Lækjarkot. Hiking trails, Hamar golf course is within 3 km. Hor
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Simply the West
West Iceland
Simply the West is a progressive travel agency that offers a vide range of day tours and is constantly adding more. We can also organize day tours in West Iceland for you and offer you tailor made private tours.
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The Maritime Museum in the Fishermen´s Park
West Iceland
Exhibition on fisheries and nature by the Glacier - coffee and cakes In the Fishermen’s Garden you will find a collection of items reminding one of the local community’s connection to the ocean and how its inhabitants dealt with a life that
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Stapinn
West Iceland
Stapinn is a family run restaurant in Arnarstapi Snæfellsnes. Great hikes around, short distance from Snæfellsjökull, beautiful hike between Arnarstapi and Hellnar.
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Husafell Golf Club
West Iceland
The scenic 9-hole course in Húsafell is a member of the Golf Federation of Iceland. Designed by Hannes Thorsteinsson, the course features fairways that border two crystal-clear streams and a birch forest. You'll play over the Kaldá and Stut
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The Cave
West Iceland
Hailed as the mightiest of Iceland's caves, its diversity and grandeur is unrivalled. This makes for an experience not to be forgotten. Just shy of 1600 meters / 5250ft, the cave features amazing colours and lava formations that lurk in the
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Simply Iceland
Reykjavik
Simply Iceland – Small Groups, Big Adventures Discover Iceland the simple way - with space, comfort, and genuine experiences. At Simply Iceland, we believe travel should feel personal - not rushed, not crowded. That’s why we focus on small
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Hotel Á
West Iceland
Hótel Á is an old farm refurbished as a guesthouse, located between Reykholt and Húsafell. Our guests sleep in a barn. All 15 rooms have private facilities. Free internet access in the lobby. We like it quiet and easy going.
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Fjeldstedhestar.is
West Iceland
1-2 hour riding tours in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Hvitá River, which is a glacial river flowing from Eiriksjökull Glacier. There are excellent facilities in a brand new riding arena which is specially designed for wheel ch
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Journey to the center of the earth
West Iceland
Enjoy the idyllic surroundings of the Snæfellsjökull National Park in a luxury cottage, located only two hour drive away from Reykjavik. The spectacular nature at Snæfellsnes peninsula has often been referred to as the center of the earth a
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Country Hotel Fossatún
West Iceland
Fossatún is located 90 km from Reykjavík by road nr 50. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and scenery in the Mid-Borgarfjörður area. Fossatún is an ideal destination for shorter and longer stays. Country Hotel The Country Hotel offers 18
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Laxness Museum - Gljúfrasteinn
Reykjavik
Gljúfrasteinn - Laxness Museum Gljúfrasteinn was the home of writer Halldór Laxness (Nobel Prize in Literature 1955) and his family. The house has now been converted into a museum, where the author´s home is preserved just as it was when he
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Erpsstaðir Travel service
West Iceland
Erpsstadir is a dairy farm in Northwest Iceland, run by farmer Thorgrimur Einar Gudbjartsson and his family. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, caraway cheese, white and wet cheese and va
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Handverkshópurinn Bolli - Icelandic Craft
West Iceland
Local handicrafts. Products from wool, hand carved wood, bone crafts, ceramics and much more. During summer open daily from 11:00 to 17:00. Other times open on request.
Crafts & Design
Kast Guesthouse
West Iceland
We opened our guesthouse in June 2011. We started with 16 rooms in our beautiful bequeathed family land surrounded by the ocean, mountains and of course with our horses, all the family being accomplished and passionate riders. In 2014, we i
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Akranes Lighthouses
West Iceland
The Akranes lighthouse is a delightful place to visit, any time of year. Away from the bright lights, tourists and residents flock to the site in winter to catch a glimpse of the northern lights dancing and flickering in the sky. In the sum
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Hótel Egilsen
West Iceland
The old, stark red house stands by the harbor in Stykkishólmur, a small fishing town by the beautiful Breiðafjörður with its numerous islands. The house was originally built in 1867 by a prominent businessman as a private residence but was
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Láki Tours
West Iceland
Láki Tours offers responsible whale watching tours from Ólafsvík in Snæfellsnes. We also offer whale watching tours from Hólmavík in the Westfjords. Whale Watching from Ólafsvík West Iceland is a paradise for whale enthusiasts and famous f
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Trollpark in Fossatún
West Iceland
Fossatún Location Fossatún is located in mid-Borgarfjördur 90 km. from Reykjavík by road nr. 50. The Fossatún restaurant is situated by Troll Falls a beautiful cascade of small waterfalls in Grímsá, one of Iceland’s premier salmon rivers.
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Domino’s Pizza
West Iceland
Domino’s is the number one Pizza in Iceland and according to studies the best Pizza in Iceland. Today Domino‘s Pizza runs 25 stores in Iceland, 14 in Reykjavík, one in Garðabær, Mosfellsbær and two in Kópavogur, Keflavík and Hafnarfjörður.
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Hotel Langaholt
West Iceland
Langaholt is a family run hotel located on the south of Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We started in 1978 and the host learned from the best teacher, his mother. Keli and Rúna are hosts at Langaholt and the place is all about what they like, perso
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Hotel Hafnarfjall
West Iceland
Hotel Hafnarfjall is a country hotel with 17 rooms and 5 bungalows with extraordinary views and a relaxed atmosphere. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. The hotel is located below Hafnarfjall mountain, facing the town of Bor
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The Ferry Baldur
West Iceland
The way to Flatey Island and the Westfjords Ferry Baldur daily crosses Breidafjörður Bay between Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula and Brjánslækur in the Westfjords of Iceland. A ferry trip shortens the route between the south and
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Hotel Laxárbakki
West Iceland
Hotel Laxárbakki is situated on the bank of Laxá River, along the Ring Road, only 12 km from Akranes and 20 km from Borgarnes. Accommodation in rooms with private and shared bathroom and in a cottage. Kitchen facilities for all guests and a
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Drangar Country Guesthouse
West Iceland
The new Drangar Country Guesthouse is on a repurposed farm, well-situated on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, bordering Dalir, a mere two-hour drive from Reykjavik. We are midway between the beautiful towns of Stykkisholmur and Budardalur, which
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The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
West Iceland
In two of Borgarnes's oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland's earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egill Skalla-Grímsson. It also houses a cozy licen
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Nordic Lodges Langholt
West Iceland
Langholt means a long oval ridge. This beautiful lodge is located on the perfect slope overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, surrounding Sulur mountain ranges and is only 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Enjoy the comfort of this warming lodge with lar
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Akranes Swimming Pool
West Iceland
The swimming pool at Jaðarsbakka is a 5 lane, 25-meter outdoor pool. There is a sauna and a water slide. The hot tub area was renovated in 2017 and there is now a small children's pool and two hot tubs. Opening hours: Weekdays: 06:30-22:00
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Thor Photography
West Iceland
Thor Photography specializes in photography tours and workshops. It is our goal to get you to unique locations at the right time for the best photographic results. Thorarinn Jonsson (Thor for short) is a professional landscape photographer
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Solvellir Holiday Home
West Iceland
Two cottages for rent, 43 square meters and 24 square meters. In the larger cottage can stay up to 7 guests. In a small room, there is a double bed and a bunk bed above it. In the common room are 2 sofa beds 1.40 m. wide. In the smaller cot
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Sæból / Ocean Lair
West Iceland
Two-bedroom apartment with a living room. The ground-floor unit features a terrace and a garden, providing a relaxing outdoor area. Free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, dishwasher, and microwave. Additional amenities i
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Fjöruhúsið
West Iceland
Fjöruhúsið is a cozy café located on a beautiful spot near the coast, offering home-made cooking, seafood (excellent fish soup), fresh bread, pastries, cakes and waffles with jam and whipped cream. A popular 2,5 km coastal hiking trail star
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Crisscross Food Tours and Farm Visits
West Iceland
Crisscross offers a selection of food tours and farm visits in West Iceland. We choose to let our taste buds lead the way and move in the spirit of slow travel; in small groups at an easygoing pace. If you are interested in delicious artisa
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Seljaland
West Iceland
In Seljaland we offer accommodation for groups of 20-25. The old house takes up to 8 people and the three little cottages can fit 2-4 people per cottage. A little restaurant that seats 25 people is located on these premises. Reservations mu
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Varmaland Camping Ground
West Iceland
The campsite is in the outskirts of the village Varmaland which is close to the geothermal area Stafholtstungur. At Varmaland there is a sports center that is open from late june to the middle of august. A swimming pool is in the sports cen
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Nicetravel
Reykjavik
Nicetravelwas founded by three Icelandic families in 2012. We offer a variety of tours in Iceland starting from Reykjavík, including day tours, multi-day tours, Westfjords tours and the comprehensive Ring Road tour. With our tours, you can
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Galito
West Iceland
Galito Restaurant offers a wide variety of courses from the á la carte menu and group menus. Open Mondays-Thursdays from 11:30-21:00, Fridays from 11:30-22:00, Saturdays from 12:00-22:00 and Sundays from 17:00-21:00.
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Grund Guesthouse
West Iceland
At Grund there is a small guesthouse, a short distance from Grundarfjörður where all services are available. There are many beautiful hiking trails in the area, both in the mountains and along the beaches. Grund is a good base to discover S
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Hótel Karólína
West Iceland
Hotel Karólína is a boutique hotel located in the old town of Stykkishólmur on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. The hotel is conveniently located within short walking distance of all the town's main attractions. Karólína in the sister hotel of i
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Bjarg Borgarnes
West Iceland
Bjarg Borgarnes is small and cosy family-run guesthouse in old farmhouse on the outskirts of Borgarnes town. The old farmhouse which formerly housed sheep, horses, and chicken has been renovated as a guesthouse. Accommodation is in a 4 pers
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The Leif Eiriksson Center
West Iceland
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenland, Canada and the US, are presented in a
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