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West Iceland has many possibilities to offer for you to stay and enjoy, refresh body and soul and get a deeply relaxed. With great art and culture scene, the people of West Iceland regularly host events and own beautiful museums that preserve the saga and culture of West Iceland.

The area offers great variety of hiking trails and resting places that bring you closer to nature. And what’s better after a good hiking trail than a warm natural pool in a cosy environment? West Iceland sure has many of those!

Geothermal Baths

Guðlaug Baths
At Langisandur Beach you can take a swim in the sea and enjoy the view from the comfort of Guðlaug Baths hot pools which can be found in Langisandur‘s rock garden.
Lýsulaugar - geothermal bath
Lýsulaugar is an extraordinary geothermal bath, filled with naturally hot mineral water. It is rich in green algae (chlorella) and various minerals and is thought to have a soothing and healing effect…
Hvammsvík Hot Springs
Hvammsvík Hot Springs offers eight natural hot springs of varying temperatures, situated along the shoreline and merging with the tides for an ever changing experience. You are immersed in a perfect f…
Hreppslaug Swimming pool
The Hreppslaug Swimming Pool, built-in 1928 is run by the non-profit youth organization “Íslendingur”. Hreppslaug is preserved as a cultural heritage. Water from hot springs close by is led directly i…
Husafell Canyon Baths
Led by a knowledgeable local guide in English, this year-round tour begins with a short ride from the Hotel Húsafell to the trailhead in the remote Icelandic Highlands. On this 2-hour tour we enjoy a …
Krauma
Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal baths at Krauma. The hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F). To achi…

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Absorb Iceland Rósarimi 1 112 Reykjavík 695-5566
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Restaurants

Narfeyrarstofa
Restaurant Narfeyrarstofa is located in the oldest part of the small town Stykkishólmur by the Breiðafjörður Bay. The restaurant opened in the year 2000 and has developed an interesting local food men…
Hotel Bifröst
Hotel Bifrost is a cosy hotel at a very beautiful and scenic location at the heart of Borgarfjordur. The hotel is located at the Icelandic ring-road - highway no. one - 102 km distance from Reykjavík …
Sker Restaurant
Sker Restaurant is a restaurant located in the heart of Ólafsvik in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the restaurant is cozy and has amazing views. Sker has a varied menu and only the best ingredients are pr…
Dalakot
Dalakot is a small guesthouse in an old house that has hosted guests since the mid-20th century. In 2013 the young couple Anna Sigríður Grétarsdóttir and Pálmi Jóhannsson bought the guesthouse and gav…
Hotel Hamar
Located about an hour's drive north of Reykjavík, near the quaint, beautiful town of Borgarnes, Icelandair Hotel Hamar is surrounded by immense natural beauty and fascinating attractions. A place wher…
Dalahyttur
Dalahyttur is a family run company and offers 9 double rooms.  There are three 15m2 tiny houses. Each house consists of sleeping area with double bed 160 cm, a kitchenette, dining area, a bathroom wit…
Fosshotel Reykholt
Fosshotel Reykholt is a romantic country hotel and restaurant in the legendary setting of Reykholt in Borgarfjörður, once the home of historian and poet Snorri Sturluson. Reykholt area is full of lava…
Fosshotel Hellnar
Fosshotel Hellnar is everything people look for in a charming country hotel. The hotel is located right beneath Snæfellsjokull Glacier, a national park made famous in the novel Journey to the Center o…
Hotel Á
Hótel Á is an old farm refurbished as a restaurant and guesthouse, located between Reykholt and Húsafell. Our guests eat in a cow-shed and sleep in a barn. All 15 rooms have private facilities. Free i…
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
Offering a wealth of information, the Settlement Center provides a wonderful insight into Iceland’s history. It also gives you the chance to put your visit into the context of the country’s past. The …
Sjávarpakkhúsið
With stunning views over Stykkishólmur harbour, the restaurant specialises in expertly made, locally sourced and seasonal food, accompanied by a good selection of beers and wines. We are extremely pro…
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Fosshotel Stykkisholmur is in a lovely little fishing village of Stykkishólmur, sometimes called the town of thousand islands. The atmosphere of this beautiful town is set by old houses that make you …
EfraNes
Efra Nes is an ideal location for events and gatherings, big or small. 
Country Hotel Fossatún
Fossatún is located 90 km from Reykjavík by road nr 50. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and scenery in the Mid-Borgarfjörður area. Fossatún is an ideal destination for shorter and longer stays. C…
Lýsuhóll-Snæhestar
Lýsuhóll is a small family business. Accommodation offered in cosy little cottages and a guesthouse with double and single rooms. There is a restaurant and horse back riding tours are offered.  During…
Trollpark in Fossatún
Location
Hotel Flatey
Hotel Flatey is situated in the centre of the old village on Flatey, in the very heart of Breiðafjörður. The houses in the old centre are timber structures dating from the island’s former times of pro…
Hraunfossar Restaurant
A new restaurant, café and giftshop at Hraunfossar Waterfalls. We bid you welcome and offer a buffet with a good choice of courses. Enjoy our coffee, cakes and sandwiches, hot and cold drinks as well …
Hjá Góðu Fólki
Hjá Góðu fólki is a small café and art house. We work with produce from Snæfellsnes and salad, herbs and flowers from the greenhouses at Ræktunarstöðin Lágafell. The nursery (ræktunarstöðin) cultivate…
Hotel Borgarnes
Hotel Borgarnes is a three-star hotel in a town of 2000 inhabitants, 70 kilometres west of Reykjavík. Every effort is made to provide guests with good, personal service. The hotel is located 120 kilom…
Hraunsnef country hotel
Five rooms on the ground floor and ten on the second floor. The second floor rooms have a view over the valley from every window and the first floor romms have a private patio. The hotel consists of 1…
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 Icelandic coffee roster Kaffitár and homemade cakes…
Dalahotel
Dalahotel is a family owned hotel located in a beautiful, quiet valley, only 1 km from highway 60. The place is famous for its antiquity, Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir lived there, who was one of the main cha…
Hverinn
Hverinn-Sælureitur í sveitinni is a travel service offering accommodation, restaurant, camping and a small travelers store with a farmer’s market corner. Camping Site The camping offers 100 places for…
The Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenlan…
Húsafell Bistró
Húsafell Bistró is nestled between lava fields and glaciers, just a few km from the unique lava waterfall Hraunfossar. Open daily, serving various courses. In June, July and August we are open between…
Hotel Varmaland
The hotel has 58 refurbished rooms in Scandinavian style, equipped with all necessary amenities. The rooms are different in size and retain the charm of the old building. Economy room is a good optio…
Vogur Country Lodge
Accommodation offered in 16 standard twin and double rooms, 8 junior suites and 4 superior king rooms. Furthermore a cozy restaurant, living room, hot tub and sauna. Various hiking trails, beautiful n…
Rock´n´ Troll Café
Rock ´n´ Troll Bistro Café Rock ´n´ Troll Bistro Café is open all year around. The menu offers a mix of local and international food during, breakfast, dinner and coffee refreshments in between. Lunch…
Galito
Galito Restaurant offers a wide variety of courses from the á la carte menu and group menus.  Open Mondays-Thursdays from 11:30-21:00, Fridays from 11:30-22:00, Saturdays from 12:00-22:00 and Sundays …
Hotel Langaholt
Langaholt is a family run guesthouse located on the south of Snæfellsnes peninsula. We started in 1978 and the host learned from the best teacher, his mother. Keli and Rúna are hosts at Langaholt an…
Miðhraun - Lava Resort
Miðhraun - Lava resort & Hlaðan restaurant is a family-run company owned by the Miðhraun family, established in 1988.  Accommodation for up to 110 persons, cottages, apartments and houses. Suitable fo…
Bjargarsteinn House of Food
The old building Bjargarsteinn was built as a home at Vesturgata 64 in Akranes in the year 1908. It served this purpose until 2008, when the church bought the house to use the land for a car park. The…
Stapinn
Seljaland
In Seljaland we offer accommodation for groups of 20-25. The old house takes up to 8 people and the three little cottages can fit 2-4 people per cottage. A little restaurant that seats 25 people is lo…
Saelingsdalslaug
Pool, hot tub, steam bath and wading pool in beautiful surroundings.
Krauma
Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal baths at Krauma. The hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F). To achi…
Englendingavik
In the old part of Borgarnes town (village) lies a beautiful cove, called "Englendingavík". The name interestingly enough means "The Englishman Cove (or Bay)". This place is both scenic  and peaceful,…
Hótel Húsafell
Hotel Húsafell offers 48 rooms in four different categories. All rooms feature modern furnishings, heated floors, organic Icelandic toiletries and orginal work by local artist Páll Guðmundsson. Combin…

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Íslenska Stillholt 23 300 Akranes 7781247
Restaurant Gamla Kaupfelagid Kirkjubraut 11 300 Akranes 4314343
La Colina - Pizzeria Hrafnaklettur 1b 310 Borgarnes 4370110
Just Beer Republic Brákarbraut 3 310 Borgarnes 793 2022
Hvanneyri Pub Hvanneyrartorfa 311 Borgarnes 8213538
Munaðarnes Restaurant Munaðarnes 311 Borgarnes 7768008
The Grill House Brúartorg 6 311 Borgarnes 437-1282
Brúarás - Geo Center Stóri-Ás 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði 435-1270
Bjarnarhöfn Bistro Bjarnarhöfn, Helgafellssveit 340 Stykkishólmur 438-1581
Skúrinn Restaurant Þvervegur 2 340 Stykkishólmur 544-4004
Stykkid Pizzeria Borgarbraut 1 340 Stykkishólmur 438-1717
Kaffi 59 Grundargata 59 350 Grundarfjörður 4386959
Reks bistro Grundabraut 2 355 Ólafsvík 436-6625
Hraun Restaurant Grundarbraut 2 355 Ólafsvík 4311030
Fjöruhúsið Hellnar 356 Snæfellsbær 435-6844
The Fishing Spot Vesturbraut 12a 370 Búðardalur 434-1110
Hótel Ljósaland Saurbær 371 Búðardalur 776-4103
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Hotels

Hotel Borgarnes
Hotel Borgarnes is a three-star hotel in a town of 2000 inhabitants, 70 kilometres west of Reykjavík. Every effort is made to provide guests with good, personal service. The hotel is located 120 kilom…
Basalt Hotel
Basalt Hotel is located in a valley and is surrounded by unspoiled nature. The hotel is ideal for individuals and groups for longer or shorter stays. We offer 11 double/twin rooms and 2 family rooms a…
Hótel Húsafell
Hotel Húsafell offers 48 rooms in four different categories. All rooms feature modern furnishings, heated floors, organic Icelandic toiletries and orginal work by local artist Páll Guðmundsson. Combin…
Hraunsnef country hotel
Five rooms on the ground floor and ten on the second floor. The second floor rooms have a view over the valley from every window and the first floor romms have a private patio. The hotel consists of 1…
Fosshotel Hellnar
Fosshotel Hellnar is everything people look for in a charming country hotel. The hotel is located right beneath Snæfellsjokull Glacier, a national park made famous in the novel Journey to the Center o…
Hotel Laxárbakki
Hotel Laxárbakki is situated on the bank of Laxá River, along the Ring Road, only 12 km from Akranes and 20 km from Borgarnes. Accommodation in rooms with private and shared bathroom and in a cottage.…
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Fosshotel Stykkisholmur is in a lovely little fishing village of Stykkishólmur, sometimes called the town of thousand islands. The atmosphere of this beautiful town is set by old houses that make you …
Hotel Búðir
Hotel Búðir is without a doubt one of the most beautiful country hotels in Iceland, just over a two-hour drive from Reykjavík. This magnificent hotel is unique in its kind equipped with all modern com…
Hótel Egilsen
Standing over the harbor, Hotel Egilsen is set in a newly converted historic house in the heart of Stykkisholmur. The small hotel preserves its classic heritage while enhancing it with the best of mod…
Nýp at Skarðsströnd
Welcome to Guesthouse Nýp! B&B, twin or double, full bedding. Our guesthouse is off the beaten track with fantastic scenery across the Breiðafjörður bay and a view to the Vestfjords. Two guest rooms w…
Arnarstapi Center
Arnarstapi offers a variety of accommodation options to travelers visiting the village of Arnarstapi. Whether you prefer a comfortable hotel accommodation with private facilities, a guesthouse with sh…
Hotel Fransiskus
The hotel offers 21 rooms, single, double and family rooms. The rooms have been beautifully designed with soft colours and a cosy atmosphere. Each room has been furnished with all the latest amenitie…
Hotel Langaholt
Langaholt is a family run guesthouse located on the south of Snæfellsnes peninsula. We started in 1978 and the host learned from the best teacher, his mother. Keli and Rúna are hosts at Langaholt an…
Hotel Flatey
Hotel Flatey is situated in the centre of the old village on Flatey, in the very heart of Breiðafjörður. The houses in the old centre are timber structures dating from the island’s former times of pro…
Fosshotel Reykholt
Fosshotel Reykholt is a romantic country hotel and restaurant in the legendary setting of Reykholt in Borgarfjörður, once the home of historian and poet Snorri Sturluson. Reykholt area is full of lava…
Hotel Bifröst
Hotel Bifrost is a cosy hotel at a very beautiful and scenic location at the heart of Borgarfjordur. The hotel is located at the Icelandic ring-road - highway no. one - 102 km distance from Reykjavík …
Hotel Varmaland
The hotel has 58 refurbished rooms in Scandinavian style, equipped with all necessary amenities. The rooms are different in size and retain the charm of the old building. Economy room is a good optio…
Vogur Country Lodge
Accommodation offered in 16 standard twin and double rooms, 8 junior suites and 4 superior king rooms. Furthermore a cozy restaurant, living room, hot tub and sauna. Various hiking trails, beautiful n…
Hotel Hafnarfjall
Hotel Hafnarfjall is a country hotel of 16 rooms and 5 bungalows with extraordinary view and a relaxed atmosphere. All rooms have free Wi-Fi.   The hotel is located below Hafnarfjall mountain, facing …
Dalahotel
Dalahotel is a family owned hotel located in a beautiful, quiet valley, only 1 km from highway 60. The place is famous for its antiquity, Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir lived there, who was one of the main cha…
Hotel Á
Hótel Á is an old farm refurbished as a restaurant and guesthouse, located between Reykholt and Húsafell. Our guests eat in a cow-shed and sleep in a barn. All 15 rooms have private facilities. Free i…
Kirkjufell Hotel
Kirkjufell Hotel is a waterfront hotel situated in the small fishing village Grundarfjörður. Kirkjufell mountain is only 2 km away from the hotel so it is the ideal place to get the perfect photo of t…
Hotel Snæfellsnes
Hotel Snæfellsnes offers 14 rooms. Each of them is sound proofed with soft lighting, Internet and Wi-FI , hairdryer, kettle, desk, chairs. All bathrooms feature a shower, WC and sliding doors. Lay bac…
B59 Hotel
B59 Hotel has a total of 74 spacious rooms in the category standard, Deluxe, superior and suites. Snorri’s Kitchen and Bar serves Icelandic cuisine tries to find ways to preserve and maintain balance …
Hotel Hamar
Located about an hour's drive north of Reykjavík, near the quaint, beautiful town of Borgarnes, Icelandair Hotel Hamar is surrounded by immense natural beauty and fascinating attractions. A place wher…

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Hey Iceland Síðumúli 2 108 Reykjavík 570-2700
Stundarfridur Hólar 1 340 Stykkishólmur 8642463
Hotel Breiðafjörður Aðalgata 8 340 Stykkishólmur 433-2200
Welcome Hotel Hellissandur Klettsbúð 9 360 Hellissandur 487-1212

Golf Courses

Staðarsveit Golf Club
The fields of Garðar consist of a 9-hole “Links” golf course in beautiful surroundings. The course is built on windswept sand dunes from the nearby shore so the experience is very “Scottish”. It is si…
Husafell Golf Club
The scenic 9-hole course in Húsafell is a member of the Golf Federation of Iceland. Designed by Hannes Thorsteinsson, the course features fairways that border two crystal-clear streams and a birch for…
Leynir Golf Club
Garðavöllur, the Akranes Golf Course, is an 18-hole course in West Iceland. Renowned for its beautiful surroundings, good upkeep and excellent putting greens, the course is quite challenging. It has m…
Glanni Golf Course
Glanni Golf Course is a 9-hole golf course located at the Glanni waterfall in Norðurárdalur valley. One of the country's most beautiful golf courses in the center of the Gray Brigade. Although the co…
Mostri Golf Club
Víkurvöllur is a 9-hole golf course which lies north of Hótel Stykkishólmur. The course makes for good walking, lies between two ridges and continues down to the beach.  A well kept, challenging cours…

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Borgarnes Golf Club Hamar 310 Borgarnes 437-1663
Skrifla Golf Club Nes, Reykholtsdal 311 Borgarnes 435-1472
Vestarr Golf Club Grundargata 84 350 Grundarfjörður 834-0497
Jokull Golf Course Golfskálinn Fróðá 355 Ólafsvík 8619640

Activities

Into the glacier
Join Into the Glacier for an adventure that will lead you to the untouched beauty and raw nature of Langjokull, Iceland’s second largest glacier. Enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime as we journey up t…
Eiríksstadir - Living Museum
Come with us into the 10th century, sit by the fire and experience the past. Learn about the life of the Vikings and rest from the present. Opening hours: May 1st - September 30th: 10:00-16:00
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
Offering a wealth of information, the Settlement Center provides a wonderful insight into Iceland’s history. It also gives you the chance to put your visit into the context of the country’s past. The …
Kontiki
We run sea kayak trips from the small fishing village of Stykkishólmur on the beautiful Snæfellsnes peninsula in Western Iceland. We are just a 2-hour drive from Reykjavik city. Our main focus is day …
The Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenlan…
Vatnshellir Cave in Snaefellsnes peninsula
Exploring Vatnshellir Cave is truly an amazing and unforgettable experience. This 8.000 year old Lava Tube reaches over 200 meters and reaches 35 meters below the surface. During summer, guides tours …
Akranes Folk Museum
At the Akranes Folk Museum, you can learn about the history of Akranes and its surroundings. The museum was founded and opened in the year 1959 and can be found at Garðaholt 3. Opening hours: Summer: …
Hvammsvík Hot Springs
Hvammsvík Hot Springs offers eight natural hot springs of varying temperatures, situated along the shoreline and merging with the tides for an ever changing experience. You are immersed in a perfect f…
Bjarnarhöfn
At Bjarnarhöfn Shark-museum visitors get to experience a unique Icelandic culture. This family owned museum offers you a peak into their history. This family has been involved with sharks for the past…
Borgarnes Museum
Borgarnes Museum - Community Center, Archives and Library, Borgarnes, Iceland. Summer opening hours (June, July, August):Mondays - Fridays from 10:00 - 17:00Saturdays: 11:00 - 14:00Sundays: closed
Crisscross Food Tours and Farm Visits
Crisscross offers a selection of food tours and farm visits in West Iceland. We choose to let our taste buds lead the way and move in the spirit of slow travel; in small groups at an easygoing pace. …
Láki tours
Láki Tours offers responsible whale watching tours in West Iceland. We also operate puffin tours and sea angling trips from Grundarfjörður in Snæfellsnes. Whale Watching in SnæfellsnesWest Iceland is …
Norwegian House - Regional Muesum
Norwegian house: The regional museum  of Snæfellsnes The Norwegian house, built in 1832, was the first wood-frame residence with two full-sized storeys in Iceland. The wood was imported from Norway he…
Seatours
Sailing around Breiðafjörður's innumerable islands, the ever-so popular Viking Sushi Adventure Voyage offers a glimpse of the fjord's fairytale-like-scenery: variegated rock faces, areas of historical…
Snorrastofa Reykholt
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most renowned historical sites where some of the finest works of Old Icelandic literature were written. Snorrastofa, a cultural - and medieval centre, founded in memory o…
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland presents the agricultural heritage and seeks to explain the history of Icelandic agriculture. The museum has an extensive collection of farm artifacts. For example, …
The Cave
Hailed as the mightiest of Iceland's caves, its diversity and grandeur is unrivalled. This makes for an experience not to be forgotten. Just shy of 1600 meters / 5250ft, the cave features amazing colo…
The Freezer Hostel & Culture Centre
The Freezer Hostel & Apartments offers accommodation and cultural events all year long
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 the local community’s connection to the ocean and …
Ullarselið - Wool Centre
Ullarselið is a store set up by individuals interested in the utilisation of wool and other natural Icelandic material. The new and old ways of handling this material are used, especially techniques o…
Vestur Adventures
Come enjoy a truly unique kayaking experience in Grundarfjörður, Iceland. The home of Mt. Kirkjufell. Jutting majestically out into the Atlantic Ocean, Kirkjufell is the stunning centerpiece of our gu…
Æðarsetur Íslands
The Icelandic Eider Center is a modern museum and knowledge center which invites visitors to learn about the eider duck and the fascinating methods of eiderdown farming in the past and present.  Locat…
War and Peace Museum
The unique and remarkable history of the occupation period in Iceland 1940-45 unfolds at the War and Peace Museum. Our exhibition tells the story of how a peaceful countryside was transformed, in the …

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Steðji Brewery Steðji 311 Borgarnes 896-5001