Vestmannaeyjar Circle Route

The Vestmannaeyjar, or "Westman Islands" are a small group of island on the south coast. The main inhabited island is Heimaey, which has been settled for centuries. Volcanic activity on the island is abundant, in 1973 a large volcanic eruption occured right outside of the town. When it finally finished after several weeks of ongoing lava flow, the island had increased by 2 squale kilometers! This hike will show you all parts of the island: the harbour and it's bustling small town (with 2 soccer clubs), the volcano that erupted in 1973 and an iconic rock formation that looks like an elephant. In the summer month, the rocks are busy with puffins and other seabirds.

Hiking around Vestmannaeyjar, or the Westman Islands, is a unique and exciting experience that offers stunning views and the opportunity to explore a remote island archipelago. The Westman Islands are located off the south coast of Iceland and are accessible by ferry from the mainland. Once you arrive on the islands, there are numerous hiking trails to choose from, and this track here takes you up the popular trail to the top of Eldfell volcano, which offers panoramic views of the islands and the surrounding ocean. In addition to the stunning natural scenery, hiking around Vestmannaeyjar also gives you the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and puffins.

The fastest way to go to Heimaey is via ferry, the terminal on the main land has a large free car park and you don't need a car on Heimaey itself.