Top Things to do in West Region
What to do and see in West Region, Iceland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in West Region, Iceland including Haafell Goats and Roses, Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier, Hraunfossar, Stykkisholmur Swimming Pool, Londrangar, Grabrok Crater, Eiriksstadir, Dritvik and Djupalonssandur, Cave Vatnshellir, Kirkjufell Mountain.
Restaurants in West Region
1. Haafell Goats and Roses
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By leanadawn - Reykjavik, Iceland
I'm a local who lives on the Snæfellsnes peninsula and although I had heard wonderful things about Jóhanna the goat farmer, I had never visited her goat farm. My partner and I decided to make the 1.5 hour drive to her place on a warm summer day. After arriving there around 3 pm, I think we ended up staying at Háafell until just before it closed at 6. The weather was mild with little wind, and this was perfect for hanging out in the field where the goats graze, lay, and take in the sun. Upon arrival, we met Jóhanna herself, who directed us to join a tour that was about to leave. Tours cost 1500 kr and we were happy to support Jóhanna's mission of restoring this nearly-extinct unique breed of goats back to Iceland. After meeting up with the guide, we walked around with her while she (in Icelandic) told us about how this farm came to be and how Icelandic goats are something very special. I'm used to goats being very "hyperactive" but this group was friendly and subdued. The goats are raised in a calm environment - it is forbidden for young visitors to chase the goats or frighten them - but everyone is welcome to pet or even pick up willing new goat friends. Once the short tour was done, we walked around the pasture and met a variety of nanny goats and their kids along with the occasional billy goat. They are beautiful and oh so soft! We relaxed in the grass and enjoyed the tranquil environment that is Háafell. When it was time to go, we returned to the little shop / reception area to sample goat sausage, goat cheese, and the various wonderful oils, soaps, and more that Jóhanna produces using nearby flora. If it wasn't a bit of a long drive from where I'd live, I'd go back to Háafell in a heartbeat on another sunny day. Takk fyrir mig, Jóhanna!
2. Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
As many other things in Iceland, this place is very special and very beautiful. This beautiful place is one of my favourite places in the whole country. Spectacular trails, make sure to allocate good chunk of time to explore the shoreline. Dramatic coastline, waves pounding on rocks and cliff faces, not too many tourists. It's such a beautiful and magical place. Great place for traveling and photography purpose. Stunning beauty. Mother nature at her best.
3. Hraunfossar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 640 reviews
Reviewed By 940lizh - Whitehaven, United Kingdom
Definitely worth a visit. We have visited here before on a sunny day when the water was a gorgeous blue colour. Today was a bit cloudy so water not as blue. None the less definitely worth a visit. Well signposted. Easy to get to plenty of parking. Now there is a cafe not too far away so you can have a chance to warm up on a cold day .
4. Stykkisholmur Swimming Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
5. Londrangar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Serena684 - Peschiera Borromeo, Italy
Lóndrangar are two huge pillars close to the sea and looking as they are emerging from water, located in the southern part of Snæfellsnes Peninsula, in Western Iceland. The guide from the close tourist centre who accompanied us to the site, told us of the countless legends gravitating around these two stacks, along with the true stories of the fishermen dwelling the bay in the old times, still witnessed by the ruins of their simple rock-houses, and of the foxes which settled their den at the feet of the rocks some years ago. A fascinating tour for a fascinating location, absolutely suggested to everyone.
6. Grabrok Crater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By NZSITM - San Francisco, United States
This is a must-stop attraction along the Ring Road. On 7/8/19, my husband and I stopped by the parking lot and walked up the stairs to the top. The path to the stop is a boardwalk with gradual stairs and benches along the way. The 15-minute walk up was easy and enjoyable. Then we walked around the rim for the beautiful view (no boardwalk here). There are benches at the top where we enjoyed a snack and lingered. At the parking lot, there are no toilets, gift shop or restaurant, just big map signs. Walking Grabok Crater was so easy for us as compared to climbing the Hverfjall Crater from Dimmuborgir and circling the crater rim over rocky grounds the day before.
7. Eiriksstadir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
In Eiríksstadir you can travel a thousand years back in history, hear a story by the long fire and see how people lived in the times of Eric the Red.
Reviewed By 152sigridurs - Reykjavik, Iceland
We vere so very lucky to be able to visit this historical place recently. We got a private tour since they have not officially opened for this summer because of Covid-19. I am icelandic but still had not been here before. This place being the home of the icelandic Vikings, Eiríkur rauði and Leifur Eiríksson is a living museum. The longhouse restored to show us how the Vikings lived. I found it interesting that the beds were small but apparently people slept in a sitting position during these times. Our guide dressed in linien clothes and wool was very knowledgeable both regarding the history and how the Vikings lived. I totally recommend that you visit Eiríksstaðir, their location is just a short distance from Búðardalur and well marked from the main road.
8. Dritvik and Djupalonssandur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By j0seluisrivera - Barcelona, Spain
near of rocadragon and snaefellness glacier is another nice moment and landscape to take pictures and quiet moment on the trip
9. Cave Vatnshellir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 443 reviews
Follow the path of the lava flow, about 200 meters into the cave and 35 meters below the surface to see amazing colors and lava formations. The 8000 years old cave is located in Snaefellsjokull National Park, about 10 minute drive from Hellnar.
Reviewed By Ramona_P-B - Bulle, Switzerland
We went there spontaneously and it was just amazing. Walking through the caves with torches and being in total darkness for a short moment (just listening to the sound of the cave) was a great experience. Our guide was funny and very friendly and we would definitely recommend the visit.
10. Kirkjufell Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
The mountain is near Grundarfjordur, a teensy-weensy town in west Iceland. With a summit 1,500 feet above sea level, Mount Kirkjufell the biggest landmark in the village of about 900 residents. Kirkjufell stands on snaefellsnes peninsula of its own, a stunning backdrop for the multicolored Icelandic sky.
Reviewed By sbizzle - Ludlow, United Kingdom
Worth the long drive to see this iconic mountain from all sides! Grundafjordur to east is nearest place for food and petrol. There is also a fabulous waterfall opposite.
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