韦斯特曼纳群岛

Westman Islands

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地点介绍

Enjoy a morning and lunch onboard, searching for whales and seabirds. Our team of experts entertains us with informative talks. Located off Iceland’s south coast, the Westman Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions around 10,000 years ago. Westman Islands are surrounded by 15 other uninhabited islands and around 30 rocks and skerries offering refuge for rich array of seabirds. Westman Islands are considered to have the largest Atlantic puffin colony in the world, and when sailing around the islands it is not uncommon to see puffins but also whales and seals. Personalise your expedition with our included ‘Your Choice’ experiences that best suits your interests and level of fitness. Option 1 - Eldheimar Volcano Museum & Puffin Viewing Duration: 3 hours Level of difficulty: Leisurely Terrain: Uneven surfaces, walking across uneven ground, some steps, some moderate accents and descents in places. Located off Iceland’s south coast, the Westman Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions around 10,000 years ago. Heimaey is the main island in the archipelago, with a population of around 4,200. Various catastrophes have befallen the island of Heimaey and its inhabitants throughout history. Probably the most tragic incident was the volcanic eruption in 1973. Visit a unique volcano museum that tells the story of the Heimaey volcanic eruption, the emergence of Surtsey Island in 1963, and the geology of the Westman Islands. We'll continue our drive to Stórhöfði cape for some puffin watching, offering ample photo opportunities to capture shots of the charming little birds. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore the island if time permits. Option 2 - Eldheimar Volcano Climb & Museum Duration: 3 hours Level of difficulty: Active Terrain: Steep, but manageable ascent to the crater rim. Good fitness and mobility are required. We strongly recommend that you wear comfortable and sturdy footwear, as the terrain primarily consists of a rocky, sometimes muddy path, and has loose volcanic gravel, especially on the steeper sections and can be quite difficult to traverse. Many steps, some steep accents and descents in places. The elevation gain is 221 meters /725 ft. Learn more about the geology and volcanology of Iceland during a two-hour hike up a volcano. Reaching the summit, you can still feel the warmth emanating from its subterranean activity. At the end of the hike, you visit a unique volcano museum that tells the story of the Heimaey volcanic eruption, the emergence of Surtsey Island in 1963, and the geology of the Westman Islands. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore the island if time permits. Sail past Surtsey Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site that emerged from the sea in 1963 and is one the youngest land masses on earth.

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63.44188, -20.26948