Vestmannaeyjar 1 hr 56
Gluggafoss (also called Merkjárfoss) (1 hr 7) Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool (1 hr 24) Popular guided hikes are offered at this large glacier in a serene, scenic environment. Einhyrningur (1 hr 56) Mountain, volcano, and nature Eyjafjallajökull volcano (2 hr 37) Towering, glacier-capped volcano offering sweeping views, plus nearby trails & campsites. Valahnúkur (15 min) Rugged trails on a mountain with views over the forested Þórsmörk valley & glaciers. Stakkholtsgjá (11 min) Canyon and nature Skógasafn (1 hr 12) Complex of 3 sites exploring early Icelandic history, with folk relics & a model turf-house village. Skógafoss (1 hr 13) Striking 60m falls over a sheer, rocky cliff along the former coastline, with a viewing platform. Kvernufoss (1 hr 13) Thundering falls rushing over sheer, moss-covered cliffs & accessible via a rugged hiking trail. Eyjafjallajökull (2 hr 37) 1,651-m.-high stratovolcano with an ice cap over its peak, famous for its massive 2010 eruption. Thórsmörk (21 min) This majestic mountain range features hiking trails amid sweeping canyons, glaciers & wildlife. |