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Heimaey
Iceland
The rim of the Eldfell volcano on Heimaey island.
Overview
The small town of Heimaey (hey-my) is encased in a fortress of jagged lava; its port sits at the end of a contorted waterway that carves a path between towering cliffs dotted with bird nests. Although only a few kilometres from the mainland, Heimaey feels light years away, lost amid the frigid waters of the North Atlantic.
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Road-Tripping the Ring Road: Natural and Cultural Wonders of Iceland
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- 1Hiking along the volcanic craters, lava flows, and waterfall bases around Lake Mývatn
- 2Searching for puffins and whales on a guided wildlife cruise across Iceland’s glacial lakes
- 3Visiting the Golden Circle’s Geyser Geothermal Area, Strokkur Geyser, and Thingvellir National Park
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Attraction in HeimaeyEldfellshraun- Attraction in HeimaeyStóraklif & Heimaklettur
- Attraction in HeimaeyHerjólfsdalur
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