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Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands)
About
Vestmannaeyjar — a dramatic volcanic archipelago off Iceland's south coast, reachable by ferry or short flight, famous for puffin colonies and the town buried and rebuilt after a 1973 volcanic eruption.
Must-See Attractions
Eldheimar Museum
A museum built around a house excavated from volcanic ash, telling the story of the 1973 Eldfell eruption that buried part of the town.
Eldfell Volcano
The still-warm volcanic cone formed by the 1973 eruption, an easy hike offering sweeping views over the town and harbor.
Puffin Colonies at Stórhöfði
One of the world's largest Atlantic puffin colonies, with hundreds of thousands of birds nesting on the cliffs each summer.
Boat Tours Around the Islands
Sightseeing boat trips around dramatic sea cliffs, caves, and the volcanic islet of Surtsey, formed by an eruption in the 1960s.