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Hellissandur Snaefellsnes

Hellissandur and Rif are two small but lovely towns. Hellissandur was once a major fishing town while Rif was one of the main trading ports on Snæfellsnes penisula.

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Gilbakki Kaffihús

Gilbakki Kaffihús

Gilbakki is a cute cafe/bistro in one of the most beautiful house in Hellissandur. At Gilbakki we offer quality fish-soup and bread, coffee from the I
Ingjaldshóll in Snaefellsnes

Ingjaldshóll in Snaefellsnes

This former parsonage and estate between the villages Hellissandur and Rif was the common assembly site of the parish in the past. The present church
The Maritime Museum in the Fishermen´s Park

The Maritime Museum in the Fishermen´s Park

Exhibition on fisheries and nature by the Glacier -  coffee and cakes  In the Fishermen’s Garden you will find a collection of items reminding one of
Saltport

Saltport

Saltport is a Workshop / Residency offering artists facilities for creating and making art in an inspiring surroundings. Located in a renovated old fi
Hellissandur Camping Ground

Hellissandur Camping Ground

The campsite is located in a beautiful lava called Sandahraun. The area has a new service house with good facilities, including a kitchen, toilets, sh
The Freezer Hostel & Culture Centre

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Centre

The Freezer Hostel & Apartments offers accommodation and cultural events all year long
Fiskibyrgi Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Fiskibyrgi Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Near Gufuskalar on the uttermost part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, there was one of the many winter fisher villages consistant in Iceland in former
Svodufoss, waterfall in Snaefellsnes

Svodufoss, waterfall in Snaefellsnes

Svöðufoss is a beautiful waterfall in the Hólmkelsá river. The waterfall is 10 meters high and falls off a beautiful basalt column cliff. a parking l

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Boðvík Háarif 35 360 Hellissandur 865-2008
Frystiklefinn Hafnargata 16 360 Hellissandur 833-8200
Hruni Cottage Háarif 33, á Rifi 360 Hellissandur 436-6644
North Star Apartments Hafnargata 11, Rif 360 Hellissandur 487-1212
The White House Krossavík 360 Hellissandur 692 4440 /
Welcome Hotel Hellissandur Klettsbúð 9 360 Hellissandur 487-1212
Akranes

Akranes

Akranes is just a stone's throw away from the capital largest town in West Iceland with the population 7.421. The Museum Area at Gardar is without a d
Bifrost Borgarfjord

Bifrost Borgarfjord

Bifrost is a university village with a population of 200 but during the winter months 600 - 700 people live there. Bifrost is a direct descendant of t
Borgarnes

Borgarnes

Borgarnes lies in the middle of West Iceland about 75 km from Reykjavík City Centre.In Borgarnes you can create an unforgettable holiday: breakfast an
Budardalur

Budardalur

Budardalur is the main administrative and service centre in the Dalabyggd region. Few parts of Iceland are as rich in history as Dalabyggd, where reco
Grundarfjordur Snaefellsnes peninsula

Grundarfjordur Snaefellsnes peninsula

Home to Mt Kirkjufell. Grundarfjörður is a picturesque town situated on the fjord of Breiðafjörður. The town is located right next to Kirkjufell mount
Hellissandur Snaefellsnes

Hellissandur Snaefellsnes

Hellissandur was once a major fishing centre but Rif was one of the main trading ports on Snaefellsnes peninsula. Most of the villages' fishing fleet
Hvanneyri in Borgarfjord

Hvanneyri in Borgarfjord

For centuries Hvanneyri has been a church centre and a small comunity of 250 inhabitants  formed around  agricultural organizations. The main one is t
Olafsvik in Snaefellsnes peninsula

Olafsvik in Snaefellsnes peninsula

Olafsvik is a town on the northern side of Snaefellsnes peninsula, close to the magnificent glacier, Snaefellsjokull. Olafsvik has a large fishing har
Reykholt í Borgarfjord

Reykholt í Borgarfjord

Reykholt in Borgarfjord is a small village and one of the greatest historical place in Iceland, mainly because of Snorri Sturluson, a famous writer, p
Rif at Snaefellsnes peninsula.

Rif at Snaefellsnes peninsula.

Rif is a small village at the North of Snaefellsnes peninsula. It's older name is Havarif or Háarif, but nowadays always called Rif. In the village th
Stykkisholmur in Snaefellsnes

Stykkisholmur in Snaefellsnes

Stykkisholmur is beautifully-situated on the northern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. With beautiful and well-preserved old houses in the town cen