West Iceland

Iceland’s west coast is rich in varied attractions.

It is here that the capital itself – Reykjavik – and Keflavik International Airport lie. Also, the most famous thermal pool and spa complex – Blue lagoon, the highest waterfall available to tourists – Glymur, the world’s largest hot spring – Deildartunguhver, and the latest #1 attraction – the Litli Hrutur volcano, are also placed in western Iceland.

Iceland’s three most important caves – Vidgelmir, Vatnshellir and Surtshellir – also lie in this region.

The northern part of the region – the Snaefellsnes peninsula – is called Iceland in miniature and, in addition to the Vatnshellir cave, offers such attractions as Iceland’s most famous mountain – Kirkjufell, the seal beach – Ytri Tunga, an unusual rock crevice – Raudfeldsgja, a beautiful lava field – Berserkjahraun and the truly “iconic” black church in Budakirkja, to name just a few.

Formally, Reykjavik itself and its surroundings do not belong to the administrative area of West Iceland, but are separated into a separate region. However, from a tourist perspective, it is still the west coast of the island.

West Iceland is (together with South Iceland) certainly the most popular and most heavily visited region of the country. It is certainly worth spending a good part of your entire stay on the island here.