One of our most popular tour for those who are here on a day trip in Westman Islands
- May - Sep
- 1,5 - 2 hours
Ferry: Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjar
- 40 min
- All Year
Ferry to Westman Islands schedule
The best way to get to Vestmannaeyjar
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Ferry from Landeyjahöfn to Westman Islands ( Vestmannaeyjar) – Tour Request
Ferry schedule 2022:
Landeyjahöfn to Westman Islands with Herjólfur (The Ferry) the trip to Vestmannaeyjar takes around 35-40 minutes one way.
With a ferry schedule of 7 times per day this is by far the most popular way to travel to and from Westman Islands.
We advise everybody that are planning on travelling from April – September to secure their tickets as soon as possible since they tend to sell out.
Here is how each definition in the price list is:
– Adults: 16-66 years old : 2.000,-
– Teens: 12 – 15 years old : 1.000,-
– Seniors: 67 years and older: 1.000,-
– Children: 0 -11 years old : 0,-
Vehicle:
– Motorcycle : 2.000,-
– Bicycle : 300,-
– Car under 5 m lenght* : 3.000,-
– Car over 5 m lengt* : 4.000,-
– Automobiles with trailers etc. 6-10 m* : 6.000,-
– Automobiles with trailers etc. 10-16 m* : 8.000,-
Frequently Asked Questions about sailing from Landeyahofn to Westman Iceland
How do you get to Vestmannaeyjar islands?
The best and cheapest way to get to the Westman Islands is by the ferry. It takes around 45 minutes and leaves from Landeyjahöfn seven times a day.
Do you need a car on Vestmannaeyjar?
There really is no need for a car on the Westman Islands. You can walk almost everywhere. The most remote gem of a must-see is Storhofdi (i. Stórhöfði – e. Great Cape) that has amazing hiking trails and (drumroll) the puffin watching site. There you also get to see Klaufin, a strange beach formed by eruptions from several directions.
How do you get to Vestmannaeyjar?
The best and the cheapest way to get to visit Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) is with the ferry Herjólfur. It sails from Landeyjahöfn with seven scheduled trips each day with a sailing time of 45 minutes.
Where is Landeyjahöfn?
It is in the far south of Iceland – around 110 minutes from Reykjavík.
How to get from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjar by ferry
You take the ferry from Landeyjahöfn – and it is good to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
Where are the puffins in Vestmannaeyjar?
They are in many places. The easiest way to see them is almost right in the beginning when you sail into the harbour on the ferry. They can be seen flying around in their clown-ish way. But the most popular site is at Storhofdi (Stórhöfði) in the far south of the island.
Which places provide the best tours in Vestmannaeyjar for groups?
Volcano ATV, EyjaTours, Seabirds and Cliff Adventures.
Which experiences are best for tours in Vestmannaeyjar?
Among the highest ranked are:
Volcano ATV tours by Volcano ATV, Highlights of Vestmannaeyjar tour and Puffin and Volcano tour in Vestmannaeyar by EyjaTours, RIB boat Tour and Elephant Rock tour by Seabirds and Cliff Adventures.
Do you need a car on Heimaey Island?
There really is no need for a car on the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar). You can walk almost everywhere. The most remote gem of a must-see is Storhofdi (i. Stórhöfði – e. Great Cape) that has amazing hiking trails and (drumroll) the puffin watching site. There you also get to see Klaufin, a strange beach formed by eruptions from several directions.
Click here to read Frequently asked questions about sailing from Landeyjahöfn to Westman Islands
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