waterfall
Seljalandsfoss
A uniquely accessible Icelandic waterfall where visitors can walk behind the 60-meter curtain of cascading water.
24 km · about 30 min drive
South, Iceland · Europe
Vestmannaeyjar is worth a stop: 40 minutes from Hvolsvöllur, 46km from Þórsmörk (Thorsmork).
Vestmannaeyjar is a town located in South, Iceland. With a population of 4,219, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vestmannaeyjar sits in Iceland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vestmannaeyjar to your route.
Vestmannaeyjar (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvɛstˌmanːaˌeiːjar̥] , sometimes anglicised as Westman Islands) is a municipality and archipelago off the south coast of Iceland.
The largest island, Heimaey, has a population of 4,414, most of whom live in the archipelago's main town, Vestmannaeyjabær. The other islands areRead more
uninhabited, although six have single hunting cabins. Vestmannaeyjar came to international attention in 1973 with the eruption of the Eldfell volcano, which destroyed many buildings and forced a month-long evacuation of the entire population to mainland Iceland. Approximately one-fifth of the town was destroyed before the lava flow was halted by the application of 6.8 billion litres (1.8 billion US gallons) of cold seawater.
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Vestmannaeyjar is located in South, Iceland, Europe. The coordinates are 63.4427 latitude, -20.2734 longitude.
Vestmannaeyjar has a population of approximately 4,219 people, making it a town in Iceland.
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Full driving guide for Iceland7 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
A uniquely accessible Icelandic waterfall where visitors can walk behind the 60-meter curtain of cascading water.
24 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Waterfall hidden inside a mossy slot canyon 600 m north of Seljalandsfoss: wade the ankle-deep stream through the cleft and the 40 m fall thunders into a light-shafted chamber. Most visitors at its famous neighbour never notice it.
24 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
One of Iceland's biggest and most beautiful waterfalls, dropping 60 meters with frequent rainbows in its mist.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The eerie wreckage of a 1973 US Navy DC-3 sitting on a vast black sand plain, one of Iceland's most hauntingly photogenic sites.
45 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
A lush mountain valley named after Thor, sheltered between three glaciers and accessible only by river-crossing 4x4 or the Laugavegur hiking trail.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A dramatic promontory and natural stone arch rising 120 metres above the sea, offering panoramic views and puffin nesting colonies in summer.
57 km · about 65 min drive
beach
A dramatic volcanic black sand beach with towering basalt columns, sea stacks (Reynisdrangar), and powerful Atlantic waves near Vík.
60 km · about 70 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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