Visit Vestmannaeyjar

Visit Vestmannaeyjar VisitVestmannaeyjar, official Vestmannaeyjar Iceland Tourist Association, Ferðamálasamtök Vestmannaeyja

Vestmannaeyjar are the name of a group of islands located about 10 km off the south coast of Iceland. The islands are known for its beautiful nature which includes exotic landscape and magnificent birdlife. The island Heimaey is the only inhabited island in the group and probably most famous for the volcanic eruption in 1973 or perhaps for accommodating the world most famous Orca, Keiko, before he

was released from captivity. The islanders which are usually referred to as “Eyjamenn”, meaning in fact islanders, are well known for their hospitality and good humor. In Vestmannaeyjar town you can find a variety of tourist activities and without a doubt you will find something that fits your needs. Vestmannaeyjar town is known for being a family-friendly town, with good restaurants and accommodations that fits your price range. When you plan your trip to Vestmannaeyjar we recommend that you stay at least two days so you can enjoy our food, learn about our culture and history and enjoy nature and wildlife by hiking, biking, riding and boating.

Imagine teeing off with a view like this 🏌🏽‍♂️Golfing in Vestmannaeyjar offers not just a challenging course but also br...
24/09/2024

Imagine teeing off with a view like this 🏌🏽‍♂️

Golfing in Vestmannaeyjar offers not just a challenging course but also breathtaking scenery with the islands of the Westman Archipelago as your backdrop. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just in it for the views, this course is a must-visit on Heimaey.

Dive into fun at the Vestmannaeyjar Swimming Pool! 🏊🏼Whether you're looking to swim laps, relax in a hot tub, or enjoy a...
17/09/2024

Dive into fun at the Vestmannaeyjar Swimming Pool! 🏊🏼

Whether you're looking to swim laps, relax in a hot tub, or enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, this pool offers something for everyone. With heated outdoor pools and slides, it's the perfect way to unwind after exploring the stunning landscapes of the Westman Islands.🐧🗺️

Enjoy a warm, welcoming meal at Kráin in Vestmannaeyjar! 👏🏼At Kráin we offer good atmosphere, delicious comfort food, an...
12/09/2024

Enjoy a warm, welcoming meal at Kráin in Vestmannaeyjar! 👏🏼

At Kráin we offer good atmosphere, delicious comfort food, and local favorites, perfect for a memorable meal between activites.

09/09/2024

Fyrir hönd skipuleggjenda vill undirritaður koma fram þakklæti til allra þeirra fjölmörgu sem komu að sjávarréttahátíðinni Matey á einn eða annan hátt og þeim er einnig þakkað þeim sem aðstoðuðu en eru ekki nafngreindir sérstaklega hér. Gestum hátíðarinnar er þakkað vel fyrir komuna og þátttökuna. Ferðamálasamtök Visit Vestmannaeyjar (https://www.visitvestmannaeyjar.is/ ) halda hátíðina og eru þeim færðar sérstakar þakkir fyrir gott samstarf, og NORA fær sérstakar þakkir fyrir að styrkja hátíðina.

Gestakokkunum, Adriana Solis Cavita, Rosie May Maguire, Renata Zalles ásamt starfsfólki veitingastaðanna, GOTT , Slippurinn , Einsi Kaldi, NÆS veitingastaður, Tangans, Sælands og Kráarinnar er þakkað þeirra framlag að bjóða upp á frábærar veitingar úr sjávarfanginu í kringum Eyjar.
Ísfélag hf. , VSV, Leo Seafood og Iðunni seafood er þakkað fyrir að útvega sjávarfang hátíðarinnar ásamt og Omnom Chocolate fyrir súkkulaðið, Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson fyrir vín, gos og áfengi í kokteilana.
@[100063633217782:2048:http://xn--eyjafrttir-g7a.is/], Tígullull, Eyjar.net, Sjónvarpsvísir, The Reykjavík Grapevine Veitingageirinn.is Timeout, FF7-Frásagnir og fréttir alla daga , RÚV English og mbl.is stóðu sig vel í að upplýsa fólk um það sem var að fara að gerast og í gangi og facebook hópar eins og Heimaklettur og aðrir Eyjamenn miðluðu upplýsingum um hátíðina og fyrir þetta ber að þakka.

Leturstofan sá um uppsetningu matseðla og Prentsmiðjan Eyrún um prentun þeirra.
Fulltrúar frá bresku miðlunum https://www.thecaterer.com/ og https://www.epicureanlife.co.uk/ ásamt spænska miðlinum https://www.lavanguardia.com/ og innlendu miðlunum https://grapevine.is/ og https://www.mbl.is/ sendu sitt fjölmiðlafólk á staðinn til þess að fylgjast með hátíðinni ásamt okkar frábæru staðarmiðlum sendu sitt fólk á hátíðina og verður áhugavert að sjá kynningargildi þess góða efnis sem þetta góða fólk fangaði á dögum sínum í Eyjum.

Íslandsstofa stóð fyrir komu erlendra fjölmiðlanna til Eyjanna og eru þeim færðar sérstakar þakkir fyrir og félögum í ferðamálasamtökum sem sáu um uppihald, mat, drykki og afþreyingu fyrir þetta fólk hér. Bílaleiga Akureyrar /Europcar útvegaði okkur bíl fyrir fjölmiðla og gestakokka til þess að tryggja að erlendu gestir okkar gætu komist hratt og vel á milli þess fjölbreytta sem Eyjan okkar hefur uppá að bjóða.

Ljósmyndarinn Karl Petersson tók myndir af réttum hátíðarinnar og af gestakokkunum og heimsóknum fjölmiðlafólks. Natali Osons og Slava Mart hjá SN Video Production kvikmynduðu hátíðina.

Á setningunni bauð Ölgerðin upp á gos, hvítvín og rauðvín og útvegaði Ísafold Gin í MATEY kokteilana., Ölstofa The Brothers Brewery bruggaði bjór í tilefni hátíðarinnar og bauð upp á við setningu hátíðarinnar. Brothers Brewery, VSV og Ísfélag hf voru með kynningu á afurðum sínum og gáfu gestum smakk.
Birgir Nielsen, Þórir Ólafsson og Kristinn Jónsson spiluðu ljúfa tóna á setningunni. Félagar í Litku Myndlistarfélagi héldu myndlistarsýningu í Safnahúsinu sem bar heitið ,,SJÁVARSAMFÉLAGIД .

Bæjarstjóri Vestmannaeyja, Íris Róbertsdóttir opnaði hátíðina formlega og hélt erindi ásamt Gísla Auðuns, Frosta og Konný. Sagnheimar / Safnahúsið veittu aðstöðu og starfsfólk sá um að stilla upp og sjá til þess að græja sal og allur búnaður til staðar. Björgvin Þór hjá Íslandsstofu hélt erindi um saltfiskkeppni kokkanema í Suður Evrópu og voru sigurvegar þeirrar keppni kynntir. Síðar í vikunni buðu þau upp á saltfiskveislu í Herjólfsbæ þar sem kokkanemarnir kynntu rétti sína ásamt kennurum sínum og Slippnum er þakkað fyrir aðgengi að eldhúsi fyrir kokkanemana.

Hótel Vestmannaeyjar , Westman Islands Inn og Westman Islands Villas & Apartments og Guesthouse Hamar útveguðu gestakokkum og fjölmiðlafólki gistingu og er þeim færðar sérstakar þakkir fyrir.
Um gestina þá var vel hugsað og eftirtaldir aðilar lögðu sitt af mörkum í veitingum og afþreyingu, Einsi kaldi, Slippurinn, Gott, Næs, Pítsugerðin, Grímur kokkur, Vigtin Bakhús Kráin, Odin Travel, Volcano ATV , Viking museum - Vestmannaeyjar Herjólfsbær, Ribsafari.is, SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary , Sagnheimar, byggðasafn, Eldheimar, VSV, o.fl. o.fl.

Þúsund þakkir til ykkar allra fyrir vel unnin störf og líka ykkar hinna sem ekki var minnst á.

Sérstakar þakkir eru færðar Gísla Matthíasi Auðunssyni og Berglindi Sigmarsdóttur sem voru ásamt undirrituðum í framkvæmdaráði Mateyjar.

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Frosti Gíslason, verkefnisstjóri MATEY Seafood Festival 2024

Just another day in Vestmannaeyjar, taking in the peaceful vibes of this black sand beach. 🌊 The island you see in the d...
09/09/2024

Just another day in Vestmannaeyjar, taking in the peaceful vibes of this black sand beach. 🌊

The island you see in the distance is Elliðaey, one of the many unique spots around the island.

🚢 Sailing away from Heimaey, with stunning views of the volcanic landscape and the ocean stretching into the horizon. Wh...
06/09/2024

🚢 Sailing away from Heimaey, with stunning views of the volcanic landscape and the ocean stretching into the horizon.
Whether you’re heading back to the mainland or off to explore more of Iceland, every journey starts and ends with breathtaking scenery.

Meet our powerful women chefs who are cooking in a leadership role at MATEY 2024 👨🏼‍🍳We are so proud to have internation...
04/09/2024

Meet our powerful women chefs who are cooking in a leadership role at MATEY 2024 👨🏼‍🍳

We are so proud to have international female culinary leaders as guest chefs at MATEY 2024. This year there are only female guest chefs who come from all over the world 🌎

👉🏼 Adriana Solis Cavita - comes from Mexico and will be at the restaurant GOTT.
👉🏼 Rosie May Maguire - from the UK and will be at Slippurinn.
👉🏼 Renata Zalles - comes from Bolivia and will be at Einsa Kalda.

Imagine living in this solitary house on Elliðaey island, surrounded by the ocean and towering cliffs 🏠While no one live...
04/09/2024

Imagine living in this solitary house on Elliðaey island, surrounded by the ocean and towering cliffs 🏠

While no one lives here permanently, it's used by visitors looking for a peaceful retreat 🧘🏽‍♀️

Could you see yourself staying here?

Enjoy a meal with a view at Tanginn, located right by the harbor in Vestmannaeyjar. Fresh seafood, stunning ocean views,...
26/08/2024

Enjoy a meal with a view at Tanginn, located right by the harbor in Vestmannaeyjar. Fresh seafood, stunning ocean views, and a cozy atmosphere make for an unforgettable dining experience. 🐟😋

🌿 Elephant Rock, an awe-inspiring natural formation off the coast of Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, captivat...
21/08/2024

🌿 Elephant Rock, an awe-inspiring natural formation off the coast of Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, captivates visitors with its uncanny resemblance to an elephant dipping its trunk into the sea.

Boat tours to see Elephant Rock often double as an opportunity to explore the rich marine life and other geological wonders around the island, making it a highlight of any visit to Vestmannaeyjar.

20/08/2024

Join us on September 5th to 7th at MATEY Seafood Festival in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland,for an amazing culinary experience. 🐧👌🏽

Learn about Vestmannaeyjar and enjoy the finest seafood and fish dishes from local restaurants, fish processors, and food producers. Experience a variety of regional and fusion dishes prepared by world-class guest chefs at family-run restaurants 👏🏼

We cordially invite you to visit Vestmannaeyjar, which is one of Iceland's top gastronomic attractions!

More about the event here 👉🏼 www.visitvestmannaeyjar.is/matey---seafood-festival

🐧✨ The baby pufflings have arrived in Vestmannaeyjar! Every night, these little adventurers take their first leap from t...
19/08/2024

🐧✨ The baby pufflings have arrived in Vestmannaeyjar!

Every night, these little adventurers take their first leap from the cliffs, mistaking our city lights for the moon. But don’t worry, the community is here to help! 🌙

Families, kids, and locals come together to rescue these adorable pufflings and send them safely to the sea.

Join us in this heartwarming mission and experience the magic of Vestmannaeyjar. Save a puffling, explore our beautiful island, and make memories that will last a lifetime. 🐣💙 "

✨ Escape to Paradise in Vestmannaeyjar ✨Experience the ultimate in relaxation and comfort with breathtaking views that r...
16/08/2024

✨ Escape to Paradise in Vestmannaeyjar ✨

Experience the ultimate in relaxation and comfort with breathtaking views that redefine luxury in the Ocean Villa stay at Westman Island Luxury. 🌊🏨

Whether you're seeking a peaceful getaway or an adventurous retreat, our hotel offers the perfect setting. Indulge in world-class amenities and wake up to stunning vistas that will leave you in awe.

Book your stay now and discover the true meaning of luxury at Westman Island Luxury!

📍 visitwestmanislandluxury.com

Frábært að fá umfjöllun í mbl  frá  MATEY sem verður 5.-7.september. :)
15/08/2024

Frábært að fá umfjöllun í mbl frá MATEY sem verður 5.-7.september. :)

„Við erum stolt af því að fá alþjóðlega kvenleiðtoga í matreiðslu í hlutverk gestakokka á MATEY 2024. Þetta árið eru eingöngu kvenkyns gestakokkar sem koma víða að.“

We're proud to host the world's first Beluga Whale Sanctuary here in our community! 🐋Operated by the SEA LIFE TRUST, thi...
11/08/2024

We're proud to host the world's first Beluga Whale Sanctuary here in our community! 🐋
Operated by the SEA LIFE TRUST, this sanctuary provides a safe and natural home for beluga whales like Little Grey and Little White. The initiative, supported by Merlin Entertainments and Whale and Dolphin Conservation, aims to improve beluga welfare and inspire global change in marine animal care.

🐧🌊 Experience Puffin Tours in Vestmannaeyjar! This summer, don't miss the chance to see the amazing puffins up close in ...
10/08/2024

🐧🌊 Experience Puffin Tours in Vestmannaeyjar!

This summer, don't miss the chance to see the amazing puffins up close in Vestmannaeyjar. These charming birds are with us until early September, making now the perfect time for a memorable puffin tour. Join us and witness the puffins in their natural habitat on an unforgettable adventure! 🐦✨

For those who can't make the trip, enjoy the live stream from anywhere in the world to catch a glimpse of these wonderful creatures on our website.

👉🏼 Plan your visit: www.visitvestmannaeyjar.is/eyjatours

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