Close to the capital yet away from the bustle, West Iceland is a world where culture, nature and history complement each other, creating a unique experience. This vast area consists of fjords, valleys, craters, glaciers, volcanoes and
the much-loved phenomenon of wide open spaces. Travel through historical Borgarfjörður, home to most of the Icelandic sagas and their heroes, or venture close to the centre of the earth at Snæfellsjökull Glacier on the Snæfellsnes peninsula before crossing over to Dalir, cradle of the great explorers, Eirík the Red and his son, Leif the Lucky, the first European to set foot in America. The short distances between popular destinations make it possible to enjoy the area at a comfortable pace all year round, so remember to slow down in West Iceland. There is no time to cry boredom in West Iceland. The landscape and nature provide the perfect playground for visitors to the area.