Vestmannaeyjar Travel Guide

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Island

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Alternative names: Population: 4.3 thous. (2019)Area: 6.56 mi²Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 63°26'28"N, 20°16'17"W
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SuðurlandIceland

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Vestmannaeyjar Attractions - What to See and Explore

Vestmannaeyjar offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Helgafell Volcano. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Vestmannaeyjar by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Vestmannaeyjar.

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Vestmannaeyjar – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Vestmannaeyjar, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Kerið (Selfoss), Eyjafjallajökull, Eldfell (Heimaey).

  • kerid selfoss45 milesNW
  • eyjafjallajokull24 milesNE
  • eldfell heimaey1 miSE
  • seljavallalaug22 milesNE
  • hekla41 milesNE

Best Time To Visit Vestmannaeyjar

Learn when is the best time to travel to Vestmannaeyjar weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February, March and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April, June and July. Most of it rains in January, February, March, August, October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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