West Iceland Culture, nature and history OUTDOORS 2022
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Close to the capital yet away from the bustle, the west of Iceland is a world where culture, nature and history complement each other, creating a unique Icelandic experience. This vast area consists of fjords, valleys, craters, glaciers and volcanoes. Travel through historical Borgarfjörður, home to most of the Icelandic sagas and their heroes, or venture close to the centre of the earth at Snæfellsjökull glacier on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula before crossing over to Dalir, the cradle of the great explorers Eirikur the Red and his son Leifur the Lucky.
www.west.is
The short distances between popular destinations make it possible to enjoy the area at a comfortable pace, so hurry up and slow down in west Iceland.
Useful links West Iceland information centre Snorrastofa, culture and medieval centre Snæfellsjökull National Park The Icelandic Settlement Centre
www.west.is www.snorrastofa.is www.snafellsjokull.is www.landnamssetur.is
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland
www.landbunadarsafn.is
The Snæfellsnes Travel Association
www.ffsn.is
Official travel guide to Iceland Promote Iceland
www.visiticeland.com www.businessiceland.is
Photos: www.west.is
