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Youth Hostel in Vestmannaeyjar
Travel Tips for Vestmannaeyjar (Page 1/1)

Budget Meals Evening and Night Time Entertainment Visitor Attractions Where To Go Next
Don't miss... 28 Aug 2011 Catherine, England & Wales:
climbing Eldfell - sit on warm lava at the top and enjoy some fantastic views over all the islands; Puffins (at the right time of year - we were there at the end of August); the lava flow over the old streets of the town, with signposts telling you which street lay beneath you
For good eats check out... 28 Aug 2011 Catherine, England & Wales:
supermarket in the igloo in town was fine
28 Aug 2011 Catherine, England & Wales:
Berunes youth hostel is fantastic for a one-night stay as the old family home of the owners and typically Icelandic
Don't miss... 05 Aug 2011 Victoria, England & Wales:
walking up the volcano... I am not a great fan of walking but this was really worth it. The view from the top and just generally being on the volcano was awesome and when you find the hot spot where apparently you can toast bread from the heat from the rock you wont want to leave!
Don't miss... 16 Jul 2011 Trine, Denmark:
Where they are digging out some of the houses that were lost under the lava in the erruption of Eldfel in '73
For good eats check out... 12 Jul 2011 Seema, Canada:
We went to the restaurant across the street and they have great pizza. We went to a few bakeries as well and the donuts were fantastic. Konan is the grocery store and the prices are very reasonable. In fact some of the items were cheaper there than at Bonus.
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HI Hostel Vestmannaeyjar

The Westman Islands is a group of 15-18 islands. The biggest one is Heimaey which is the only one inhabited with a population of 4.400. The islanders have their own traditional culture, like bird hunting, egg collecting and cliff rappelling. In January 1973 an eruption began in Heimaey and lasted until early July. The ash ruined and buried almost 400 buildings. Shortly after the eruption came to an end 2000 of the 5300 people, who had lived in Heimaey before the natural disaster, moved back. The remains of the eruption are among the island´s most fascinating historical locales. Celebrating that 30 years have passed since the eruption a project has been started which is called the Pompei of the North. It is about saving the remains of the eruption and make them more accessible; including digging up 7-10 houses which disappeared under ashes. There are many activities in Heimaey: sailing around the island, bird watching, golf, hiking, horseback riding, museums, swimming, whale watching etc. The hostel is located in the towns centre and all services are close by. The reception is located in Hotel Thorshamar (the house next door) and is open 24 hrs. | more......