A volcanic archipelago of puffins and eruptions.
The Westman Islands are a volcanic archipelago off the south coast, where the town of Heimaey survived a dramatic 1973 eruption that reshaped the island.
Today it offers vast puffin colonies, boat tours of sea caves and a moving museum built around a buried house.
South Iceland unfolds along the ring road east of Reykjavik, one of the easiest and most rewarding self drives in the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A volcano and a museum of the 1973 eruption.
One of the world's largest puffin colonies.
Sea caves and cliffs around the islands.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) is in South Iceland, Iceland. It is an island group off the south coast, reached by ferry from Landeyjahofn.
Vestmannaeyjar is known for the Eldfell volcano and 1973 eruption, the Eldheimar museum, huge puffin colonies and boat tours of the islands.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 days here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.