Top Things to do in Heimaey Island
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What to do and see in Heimaey Island, South Region: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
The largest and only inhabited island in the Vestmannaeyjar (Westmann Isles) group off Iceland’s southwest coast, Heimaey is home to just under 5,000 people. It came to international attention in 1973, when the lava flow from a nearby volcanic eruption nearly destroyed the town. Swimming, hiking, golfing, sailing, horseback riding and bird and whale watching are just some of the popular activities at Heimaey. Passage from the mainland takes about three hours by ferry or about half an hour by air.
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1. Ribsafari
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5.0 based on 332 reviews
Ribsafari offers fun and exciting entertainment in Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar). Sailing around the islands in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is an experience you won't forget. You can choose from various types of trips - all depending on your interest. We also offer custom made trips all according to your wishes.
2. EyjaTours
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5.0 based on 468 reviews
Eyjatours offer the most famous tour PUFFIN AND VOLCANO TOUR in Westman Islands. Meet the Puffin Whisperer and get to meet and greet a live puffin up close and personal.Eyjatours is fully licensed, local family tour operator here in Westman Islands. We are committed to provide excellent and personal service for travellers who want to enjoy and discover Westman Islands through the eye of a local. Our tours are guided by local guide with expert knowledge, personal attention and many years of experience.
3. The Brothers Brewery
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Olstofa The Brothers Brewery is both brewery and bar where you can buy drinks and get a beer brewery tour. The Brothers Brewery offers a brewery and beer tour where both groups and individuals are offered a fun lecture about brewing process followed by a beer taste.
Reviewed By sdakota2016 - Sioux Falls, United States
We enjoyed our visit to the Brothers Brewery. The bartenders were informative and helpful...thanks for the popcorn!!! A great place to relax after touring!
4. Viking Tours
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Viking Tours is a fully licensed travel operator with many years of experiences in Westman Islands. We can offer you a wide range of magnificent experiences in Westman Islands like boat tours, bus tours and hiking tours. Enjoy with us the beautiful islands in the south of Iceland, the unique volcanic nature, one of the largest varieties of see birds in Iceland, and more. We assist groups and individuals in a way that we try to fulfill all their wishes and needs. See you this summer in Westman Islands!!!
5. Eldheimar
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4.5 based on 387 reviews
The exhibition focuses on the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar, without a doubt one of Iceland's biggest natural disaster. Visitors get a glimpse into peoples lives on Heimaey before the eruption that would change their lives forever. The people of Heimaey had to leave their homes in the middle of the night and evacuate the island, many of them never saw their homes or any of their belongings ever again.
Reviewed By easybicycletouring - Toronto, Canada
We took the ferry to the Westman Island (and Vestmannaeyjar) and parked a few blocks from the terminal. A set of stairs on the east side led us up passing some displays which explained it last erupted in the 1990's and how thermal energy has helped the town. The path up is gradual as you take a semi-circular walk over the red ash to the top. From there you can see other islands and the mainland of Iceland in the distance. Easy walk with amazing view.
6. Storhofdi (Great Cape)
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By nickkelly2018 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The view from the top of the hill by the lighthouse on a clear day is simply spectacular. You can see the most of the island, all the volcanoes, the small islands dotted around to the coast and over to the mainland and the glaciers. I just sat and took in the view for a while it was so beautiful. I visited the puffin hideout and saw plenty of puffins flying around the inlet and got some nice photos, you will need a long lens though. I visited again in the evening and an inquisitive puffin flew and landed quite close to me, I had to drag myself away as I could have spent hours more there enjoying the view and all the sea birds flying about. I hope to return someday.
7. Herjolfur
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4.0 based on 91 reviews
Hop on board on the ferry Herjólf and see the amazing Vestmannaeyjar (Westman islands). Sail around the magnificent caves, jump around the rocks, play golf, bird watch for puffins and sightseeing what the Westman islands have to offer. The harbor for Herjólfur is located at Landeyjarhöfn which is about two hours from Reykjavík. If you bring your own car there are plenty of parking spaces at the harbor and you may choose to take your car with you to the islands aboard the ferry. Several bus companies offer guided round trips to the islands during the summers. The Ferry ride only takes about 40 minutes and you must be at the harbor 30 minutes prior to departure. Enjoy the scenery and fresh ocean breeze outdoors where there are plenty of benches or use our facilities indoors. On board there is a cafeteria with sandwiches, sweets and drinks for sale, lounge which has seating for 130 persons and an entertainment room with seating for 80 persons. Of course there is a separate facility for the little ones with toys.
Reviewed By Rachelle_Elliott - Bolungarvik, Iceland
The ferry is at the mercy of the weather. However the ferry company provides excellent communication by SMS, email and phone so we knew when ferries where changed. The ferry itself is well appointed and clean. Fortunately the trip was short as the waves and wind were high.
