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63.4160°N, 20.2660°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 24.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vestmannaeyjabær — 2.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 116 km in a straight line
What else is close- 71 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Vestmannaeyjar
Your Vestmannaeyjar, Puffin and Volcano Tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h 5 min
Vestmannaeyjar Day Tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h 5 min
Two Hour Ribsafari Adventure Tripfrom 26.300 ISK · 2 h
Volcano ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 h
Eldheimar: Entry Ticketfrom 2.470 ISK
1-Hour Small Islands Tripfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h
Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islandsfrom 59.990 ISK · 8 h
Puffins and Pirates ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 h
Vestmannaeyjar Boat Tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVestmannaeyjar weather and conditions
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8°Clight drizzle · feels 2°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 55 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:04
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Eldfell2 km - 2
Helgafell2 km - 3
Surtsey21 km - 4
Eyjafjallajökull40 km - 5
Þórólfsfell45 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær3 km
- 2
Seljavallalaug37 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur38 km
Fuel
- 1Vestmannaeyjar3 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Hvolsvöllur37 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Hella47 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
Is it safe to visit Vestmannaeyjar?
Vestmannaeyjar is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Vestmannaeyjar?
Vestmannaeyjar is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
Can I hike Vestmannaeyjar?
It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.
What should I know about volcanic gas near Vestmannaeyjar?
Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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