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    Activities

    Cave Exploring

    For spelunkers and potholers, Iceland has scores of caves, large and small,
    deep and shallow, to be explored. Some caves may be explored without a guide and many
    agencies offer cave exploration tours for others.

    Hvammsvík
    Geothermal baths

    Few things are cozier than relaxing in a hot pool in the middle of nature.
    Iceland has an abundance of easily accessible natural pools.

    Swimming Pools

    There are swimming pools all over West Iceland large ones and small ones,
    and all are heated. Most are outdoor pools but a few are indoors. Extremely popular with
    locals and visitors alike, Icelandic pools are open throughout the year.

    Fosshótel Reykholt
    Wellness & Spa

    West Iceland has many possibilities to offer for you to stay and enjoy, refresh body and soul and get a deeply relaxed. With great art and culture scene, the people of West Iceland regularly host events and own beautiful museums that preserve the saga and culture of West Iceland.

    The area offers great variety of hiking trails and resting places that bring you closer to nature. And what’s better after a good hiking trail than a warm natural pool in a cosy environment? West Iceland sure has many of those!

    Winter adventure

    Icelandic nature in the grasp of winter is breathtaking and a visit to
    Iceland in wintertime can be quite adventurous. Many different activities such as northern
    lights tours, winter sports and different sightseeing tours are available. Celebrating Christmas
    and New Year’s Eve in Iceland can also be an enjoyable and memorable experience.

    Bird Watching

    Iceland’s bird population is unique and diverse and offers bird watching
    enthusiasts the opportunity for that rare observation.

    Golf Courses

    Golf enthusiasts have many options in choosing among excellent golf courses
    throughout the island.

    Family & Fun Parks

    In many parts of the country, there are indoor and outdoor parks for
    the entire family to enjoy.

    Hreðavatn
    Bicycle Rentals

    Short and long term bicycle rentals as well as guided bicycle tours are
    available.

    Geitfjársetrið
    Mini-Zoo & Open farm

    For family travelers, mini-zoos or petting zoos are an enjoyable
    option. Another option is a visit to an open farm where visitors are allowed to watch the farm
    animals and pet them and assist in feeding them. These visits are very popular with the
    youngest generation.

    Seal Watching

    Two species of seals live and breed in Icelandic waters and shores, the harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) and the grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and few other seal species visit Iceland, irregularly.

    Útgerðin
    Shopping

    Shopping in Iceland can be fun and here you can find many international shopping
    chains and diverse goods ranging in price and quality. Iceland also has a lot of souvenir shops,
    markets with hand made products and stores specializing in Icelandic design. Sometimes it’s
    possible to get a good deal on interesting products.