Skansinn Tours

For a captivating history lesson, check out the crumbling remnants of Skansinn and picture how it looked in its glory days.

This once-important structure is located in Vestmannaeyjar. Once you've seen all you can at Skansinn, take a look at nearby Eldfell Volcano, Eldfell & Helgafell, and Sagnheimar Byggðasafn.

Plan a trip to see Skansinn

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Guesthouse Hamar

Guesthouse Hamar

3 out of 5
Price was $1,265, price is now $1,215 per person
$1,215
per person
Feb 14 - Feb 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Reykjavik (RKV)
8.8/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
Beautiful guest house. Large room with view of a volcano and most comfortable bed of my entire stay in Iceland. Modern bathroom. Very convenient to ferry. Easy parking. Very nice but not bougie just how I like it!

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

3 out of 5
Price was $1,527, price is now $1,382 per person
$1,382
per person
Feb 14 - Feb 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Reykjavik (RKV)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (385 reviews)
Excellent stay, as advertised.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Price was $1,531, price is now $1,400 per person
$1,400
per person
Feb 14 - Feb 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Reykjavik (RKV)
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
Instructions easy to follow, note that check in is a different hotel but clean and lots of kitchenware

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Popular places to visit

If you happen to be in Iceland, hop on a quick ferry ride to the Westman Islands. Here you can hike up the active Eldfell Volcano. On your way up you'll see the rocks change color, and spot a few active hot spots to feel the temperature rising from below. Make sure to get to the very top no matter how tired you are. It's a steep and rocky way up but the views from up there are astounding. #lifeatexpedia #travel #explore #iceland

Eldfell Volcano

5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Eldfell Volcano, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Eldfell Volcano
Seljalandsfoss showing a waterfall

Seljalandsfoss

5/5(155 reviews)

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Seljalandsfoss

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

3/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you take a trip to House Graveyard & Pompei of the North. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

Heimaklettur

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Heimaklettur, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Heimaklettur

Surtseyjarstofa

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Surtseyjarstofa in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment venues.

Surtseyjarstofa

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sagnheimar Byggðasafn in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

Best Lodging Options Near Skansinn

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

3 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 28 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
Guesthouse Hamar

Guesthouse Hamar

3 out of 5
Herjólfsgötu 4 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
Guesthouse Hamar
The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar
The New Post Office
Lava Guesthouse

Lava Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Bárustígur 13 Vestmannaeyjar South Region
Lava Guesthouse
Guesthouse Hóll

Guesthouse Hóll

3 out of 5
5a Miðstræti Vestmannaeyjar South Region
Guesthouse Hóll
Pier Apartments

Pier Apartments

4.5 out of 5
2 Básaskersbryggja Vestmannaeyjar
Pier Apartments
Guesthouse Árný

Guesthouse Árný

2.5 out of 5
Illugagata 7 Vestmannaeyjar South Region
Guesthouse Árný
Luxury Ocean Villas

Luxury Ocean Villas

4.5 out of 5
Búhamar Vestmannaeyjar
Luxury Ocean Villas
Bakland ad Lagafelli

Bakland ad Lagafelli

3 out of 5
Lágafell - Austur-Landeyjar Rangárþing eystra
Bakland ad Lagafelli
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