Title: Hvalfjarðarsveit Travel Guide: Best of Hvalfjarðarsveit, Western Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Hvalfjarðarsveit Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![This beautiful waterfall is a hard climb but so worth the beauty at the top. Biggest tip i can advise is always bring some water and snacks because the elevation is high and the lack of civilization makes it difficult to get more water. #LifeAtExpediagroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/22805382-0c3e-4a7b-bff9-9cb2ff860ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![#OnTheRoad from Kirkjufell to Reykjavik, we were granted with one rainbow after the other. This road trip on road #1 was the best ever and we would go back in a heartbeat!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/7efcb58e-2358-4395-b8ca-e8b19ccbdc7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Double rainbow!  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/06ad10ce-1e47-4f9b-859c-e3f18a8d22f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![If you take the long way from Reykjavík to Borgarnes, you can pull off and make a couple hour hike up to Iceland's second tallest waterfall, Glymur. #waterfall #iceland #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/58765696-7bbc-4943-964d-920dde306680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![On the top of Mt. Þúfufell, it was a little bit windy there today 🐶](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029373/0cd7e8d9-b57b-4d66-88a8-36cffb61818a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Hvalfjarðarsveit

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![Hotel Reykjavík Grand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45500/45483/bdb8839d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Sigtun 28 Reykjavik 

£123

29 Mar - 30 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

The entire staff were some of the best. Olga at guest relations was amazing as well as everyone who worked the front desk.Dining room staff also excellent. Hotel was great

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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Grandi by Center Hotels

Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik 

£133

6 Apr - 7 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,483 reviews)

Breakfast was great! Unfortunately housekeeping did not clean the bathroom & we’re in & out in about 8minutes, it was my birthday & despite offering a small complimentary treat it was never received. All in all a decent stay but few things could’ve been paid better attention too.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

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CityHub Reykjavik

46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg

£60

16 Apr - 17 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)

Clean, comfy and staff were helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

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Hotel Laxarbakki

Laxarbakki Hvalfjarðarsveit 

Stay at this aparthotel in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (255 reviews)

Clean, comfortable room, with excellent view to north. Was able to see northern lights all three nights from the comfort of room while temperatures outside were -15 degrees c windchills. Great location if hunting for northern lights. Kitchen had utincils for two of us.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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![Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71002400/71002306/b68db94f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location

 Akranes 

Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios.

9.8/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)

The property was well located, lovely and warm. We were very comfortable there and had some amazing family time. Kathrin was very welcoming, helpful and provided us with information and guidance.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region

Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,218 reviews)

Spotless, friendly and helpful front desk staff, comfortable beds, warm and cozy. The decor is great. Loved the hallway colour scheme. Will definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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### Popular places to visit

#### Glymur Waterfall

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glymur Waterfall during your travels in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Discover the area's northern lights views and restaurants. 

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### Things to do

![Woman with outstretched arms at edge of lake with Northern Lights above in Reykjavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/180673/012d2248-3a58-46f3-9bba-4c66a8a94a06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Northern Lights Mystery Tour with Expert Guide

£56

per adult

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![Day view of guests visiting Thingvellir National Park

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#### Golden Circle Afternoon Tour

£66

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/golden-circle-afternoon-tour.a522163.activity-details)

![Golden Circle Afternoon Small Group Tour From Reykjavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/761456/1361411e-555f-4a68-adcd-059b1e899c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Golden Circle Afternoon Small Group Tour From Reykjavik

£79

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Small group - The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/513664/8d2dbabe-e376-48ae-b551-8eba7b2c667b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Small group - The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater

£86

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

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![Freedive Iceland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/991941/5cacb1ae-6aa4-4b8d-86d1-4f1097048139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Freedive Silfra Half Day Tour

£168

per adult

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![Geological Golden-Circle Tour / Small group adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5017311/58e7e34a-8b13-48f7-886c-6c5a1fc34fda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Geological Golden-Circle Tour / Small group adventure

£173

per adult

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## Cities near Hvalfjarðarsveit

![Iceland Norther Lights Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047826/599ae5af-7251-4680-8ccd-d86afd42e77e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Borgarnes

![Akranes, Iceland, February 28, 2012: Colorful houses next to the beach with mountains partially obscured by clouds in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/955a7309-dd37-4f1f-8997-ae027e3ba3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Akranes

![This is one of my favorite pictures from Iceland.  We were just traveling down the road and decided to stop and stretch our legs once we crossed the bridge.  Beautiful country.  11/20/19](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974560141/4eb9a990-1a8e-4597-af64-d261335530f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kjósarhreppur

![Gulfoss Iceland winter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976063132/9aabd519-9e73-4007-8e28-e47ec858fcb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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