When in Stykkishólmur, it’s also worth visiting the volcano museum, which presents a selection of volcano related art and objects, collected by the volcanologist Haraldur Sigurðsson. It is open in the summer months.

Just two weeks ago, I took the ferry Baldur from Brjánslækur to Stykkishólmur across Breiðafjörður. With an impeccable blue sky it was really a wonderful experience. I spent all the time on the top deck and watched the uncountable islands and seabirds pass by. There were quite a number of puffins to be seen, which were flying so low above the sea that their flapping wings hit the water. And I really believe that they appreciate cleanliness in their home. In Látrabjarg I saw them often just leave their burrow for a short while to do heir toilet business outside and then retreat again.