Sometimes called "Popeii of the north" Vestmanneyjar is known for it's livelly volcano activities. The islands are located in a active volcanic area, which erupted last during the Heimaey eruption of 1973. Vestmannaeyjar, the Westmann Islands, are a group of 15 to 18 steep and rocky islands, with green mountain sides and ridges.

At the eruption in 1973 no lives were lost even though 400 of 1200 houses on the largest island Heimaey where destroyed, buried und lava. Since the 1900 Heimaey has been one Iceland's most important fishing towns. Great aquarium can found on the island Heimaey.

The Islands of Vestmannaeyjar are known for for the millions of birds that live there, both in puffin and other sea bird colonies.

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