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Welcome to "Heimaslóð". Here you can find some fun and intresting facts about the Westman Islands and its culture and history.
'''Welcome to "Heimaslóð". Here you can find some fun and interesting facts about Vestmannaeyjar and its culture and history.'''
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[[Mynd:Vestmannaeyjabaer.jpg|thumb|250px|Vestmannaeyjar]]
Vestmannaeyjar are a group of fifteen islands, rock pillars and skerries, large and small; a microcosm of humans, birds and creatures of the sea. We, who
spend all or part of our lives in such close proximity to such splendours of nature and simultaneously be able to raise our children in safety and peace, consider it a privilege.


* [[En:Short History|Short history of Westman island]]
To many Vestmannaeyjar are unique; rising from the North-Atlantic ocean, far off the beaten track, a destination only to those who specifically set out to go there.
* [[En:Places of Intrest|Few good reasons to visit]]
* [[En:Culture and Art|Culture and Art]]
* [[En:Education|Education in Westman Island]]
* [[En:Investment oppertunities in the Westman Island|Investment oppertunities in the Westman Islands]]
* [[En:Westman island Research and study center|Westman island Research and study center]]
* [[En:The harbor|The harbor in Westman Island]]
* [[En:Conferences, mettings and social occasions|Conferences, mettings and social occasions]]
* [[En:Airservice from Bakki|Airservice from Bakki]]
* [[


This, perhaps dated and fanciful remoteness, lends the islands an aura of magic and adventure, particularly to those living far away. Let me assure you, however, that Vestmannaeyjar are not that remote; the passage here is smoother and easier than you might think. And once here, what you will find waiting for you is magnificent rugged nature, inhabited by human and non-human teeming life that leaves its mark on any visitor; many of whom return again and again. We are lucky enough to have and have had among us valued friends that originally came for a few months´ fishing season that inadvertently lasted a lifetime.


== A word from the mayor ==
The history of our islands is in many ways exceptional. For decades they were one of Iceland’s largest and busiest fishery centres contributing a proportionally immense share of the nation’s export revenue. As the fishing industry has become increasingly technologically advanced and entered the fierce competition of the international market place this has to some extent
changed. The fishing industry is still, however, of great importance to Vestmannaeyjar and will continue to be, for the foreseeable future, one of the main pillars of the community’s economic life.


The Westman Islands are a group of fifteen islands,
The new millennium is a juncture in more ways than one for Vestmannaeyjar. We must seek new and different “fishing grounds”, new industries to ensure
rock pillars and skerries, large and small; a microcosm
diversity of employment. The islands offer considerable opportunities for those seeking to build new enterprises - a hard-working population, short distances and last but not least a safe and friendly environment for young families and growing children.
of humans, birds and creatures of the sea. We, who
spend all or part of our lives in such close proximity
to such splendours of nature and simultenously be
able to raise our children in safety and peace, consider
it a privilege.


To many the Westman Islands are unique; rising from
the North-Atlantic ocean, far off the beaten track, a
destination only to those who specifically set out to
go there.


This, perhaps dated and fanciful remoteness, lends
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the islands an aura of magic and adventure, particularly
to those living far away. Let me assure you, however,
that the Westman Islands are not that remote; the
passage here is smoother and easier than you might
think. And once here, what you will find waiting for
you is magnificent rugged nature, inhabited by human
and non-human teeming life that leaves its mark on
any visitor; many of whom return again and again.
We are lucky enough to have and have had among us
valued friends that originally came for a few months´
fishing season that inadvertently lasted a lifetime.
The history of our islands is in many ways exceptional.
For decades they were one of Iceland´s largest and
busiest fishery centres contributing a proportionally
immense share of the nation´s export revenue. As the
fishing industry has become increasingly technologically
advanced and entered the fierce competition of the
international market place this has to some extent
changed. The fishing industry is still, however, of great
importance to the Westman Islands and will continue
to be, for the foreseeable future, one of the main pillars
of the community´s economic life.


The new millenium is a juncture in more ways than
* [[Let me take you to the islands]]
one for the Westman Islands. We must seek new and
* [[Few good reasons to visit]]
different “fishing grounds”, new industries to ensure
* [[Culture and Art]]
diversity of employment. The islands offer considerable
* [[Education in Vestmannaeyjar]]
opportunities for those seeking to build new enterprises
* [[Sports and Leisure]]
- a hard-working population, short distances and last
* [[Investment opportunities in Vestmannaeyjar]]
but not least a safe and friendly environment for young
* [[Vestmannaeyjar Research and Study Center]]
families and growing children.
* [[The harbor]]
* [[Conferences, meetings and social occasions]]
* [[Air service from Bakki]]
* [[A few annual social events]]
* [[Turkish invasion walk]]
* [[En:Surtsey|Surtsey, volcanic eruption 1963-1967]]


The islands welcome a great number of visitors every
[[Flokkur:English]]
year, mainly during summer. The tourist industry is
a growing and flourishing one, well able and willing
to accommodate more of both: people and innovations.
The primary aim of this brochure is to garner
information about the various opportunities the
Westman Islands offer. I sincerely hope that you, its
reader, find in it something to kindle an interest in
visiting us to share the privilege of our islands´ generous
and magnificent nature.
 
You are very welcome.
 
:Bergur Elías Ágústsson
:Mayor of Westmann Island

Núverandi breyting frá og með 17. ágúst 2007 kl. 13:10

Welcome to "Heimaslóð". Here you can find some fun and interesting facts about Vestmannaeyjar and its culture and history.


Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar are a group of fifteen islands, rock pillars and skerries, large and small; a microcosm of humans, birds and creatures of the sea. We, who spend all or part of our lives in such close proximity to such splendours of nature and simultaneously be able to raise our children in safety and peace, consider it a privilege.

To many Vestmannaeyjar are unique; rising from the North-Atlantic ocean, far off the beaten track, a destination only to those who specifically set out to go there.

This, perhaps dated and fanciful remoteness, lends the islands an aura of magic and adventure, particularly to those living far away. Let me assure you, however, that Vestmannaeyjar are not that remote; the passage here is smoother and easier than you might think. And once here, what you will find waiting for you is magnificent rugged nature, inhabited by human and non-human teeming life that leaves its mark on any visitor; many of whom return again and again. We are lucky enough to have and have had among us valued friends that originally came for a few months´ fishing season that inadvertently lasted a lifetime.

The history of our islands is in many ways exceptional. For decades they were one of Iceland’s largest and busiest fishery centres contributing a proportionally immense share of the nation’s export revenue. As the fishing industry has become increasingly technologically advanced and entered the fierce competition of the international market place this has to some extent changed. The fishing industry is still, however, of great importance to Vestmannaeyjar and will continue to be, for the foreseeable future, one of the main pillars of the community’s economic life.

The new millennium is a juncture in more ways than one for Vestmannaeyjar. We must seek new and different “fishing grounds”, new industries to ensure diversity of employment. The islands offer considerable opportunities for those seeking to build new enterprises - a hard-working population, short distances and last but not least a safe and friendly environment for young families and growing children.