Heimaey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic green landscape along the coastline, Heimaey island, Westman Islands, Iceland.
If you happen to be in Iceland, hop on a quick ferry ride to the Westman Islands. Here you can hike up the active Eldfell Volcano. On your way up you'll see the rocks change color, and spot a few active hot spots to feel the temperature rising from below. Make sure to get to the very top no matter how tired you are. It's a steep and rocky way up but the views from up there are astounding. #lifeatexpedia #travel #explore #iceland
Chain island's of Vestmann. The biggest and inhabited one is Heimaey. The new island was formed in 1968 and taken under protection by UNESCO in pursuit of investigation of how life develops on an uninhabited island. Heimaey is also a home for the greatest number of puffins in Iceland.
I had walked up a very steep way. To the top of an old vulcano crater, to enjoy this wonderful view.
A lighthouse at the vulcano shore of the Vestmannaeyjar island.
Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

3 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 28 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
The price is £215 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£215
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (388 reviews)
Extremely comfortable and amazing view to the town and volcano.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
Guesthouse Hamar

Guesthouse Hamar

3 out of 5
Herjólfsgötu 4 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
The price is £103 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
£103
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
Yeah not a great experience. No staff after we checked in and another guests key was just left on the front desk??? Strange. A cot was left in the room.(which was already small). Bathroom was recently redone but the rest of the room was very dated. No elevator for anyone that can’t handle stairs. ...

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Guesthouse Hamar
The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar
The price is £198 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
£198
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ...
The New Post Office
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The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ...
The New Post Office
Central Apartments

Central Apartments

3 out of 5
6 Faxastígur Vestmannaeyjar Vestmannaeyjabær
Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sagnheimar Byggðasafn and Volcanic Film Show are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
Great location, spacious living quarters, highly responsive host.

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Central Apartments
Pier Apartments

Pier Apartments

4.5 out of 5
2 Básaskersbryggja Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this luxury apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Clean, convenient, great communication. 5 stars!

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Pier Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

You can find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar with a trip to Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sagnheimar Byggðasafn during your trip to Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you spend time at House Graveyard & Pompei of the North. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

Eldfell Volcano

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Eldfell Volcano, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Eldfell Volcano

Surtseyjarstofa

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Surtseyjarstofa during your travels in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.

Surtseyjarstofa

Landskirkja Church

Landskirkja Church is just one of the places to see in Vestmannaeyjar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Landskirkja Church

Things to do

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

£78
per adult
Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island
Vestmannaeyjar private day tour

Westmann Islands Private Day Tour: Puffins, Cliffs and Volcanoes

£1,429
per traveller
Westmann Islands Private Day Tour: Puffins, Cliffs and Volcanoes
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