Iceland News » Vestmannaeyjar News Iceland » Vestmannaeyjar » Places: Alternative Iceland—5 lesser-known spots in the land of fire and ice
News channel or source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paid-content-iceland-best-places-to-visit
Published on: Friday 16 May 2025
An otherworldly island on the edge of the Arctic Circle, Iceland weaves towering landscapes and geological phenomena with a mythical past and distinct culture — making it a hotspot for travellers ...
News Iceland » Vestmannaeyjar » Places: Heimir Hallgrímsson’s home is named after the Irish and Iceland’s Irish and Columban roots go way back
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/heimir-hallgr%C3%ADmsson-s-home-is-named-after-the-irish-and-iceland-s-irish-and-columban-roots-go-way-back/ar-AA1O68hZ
Published on: Monday 17 November 2025
He has a good claim on it. His home place in Iceland is named after us. Hallgrímsson was born on Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago off the southern coast of Iceland.