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

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Don't miss... 03 Apr 2013 Patrick, Belgium - Vlaamse Jeugdherbergen:
nice swimming pool for children
For good eats check out... 01 Dec 2012 Rio, England & Wales:
We cooked in the self-catering facilities at the hostel, which I would recommend in order to save money.
Don't miss... 01 Dec 2012 Rio, England & Wales:
The volcano and House Grave-Yard!
Don't miss... 25 Oct 2012 Mike, England & Wales:
We walked up to the top of Eldfell and boiled an egg in an old tin can on the hot rocks there.
30 Aug 2012 Angela, Italy:
Back to the mainland, and we went to the Blue Lagoon.
19 Jul 2012 Verena, Austria:
to the ferry - the trip to/from vme is an attraction itself and not just public transport.
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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......