Weekend Guide · Iceland
Weekend in Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands)
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..
2 days recommended Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), Iceland Est. $1040 for 2 days
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands)
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
Day 2
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
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
Local Tips
- 1Iceland is one of the priciest destinations in Europe.
- 2Iceland is consistently ranked the safest country in the world for crime.