Villimey

Top choice in The Westfjords


This renowned Icelandic company is family run, and makes a line of excellent organic balms and ointments from wild-gathered Icelandic herbs. There are no set opening hours, so call if the shop is closed and someone from the family will come open it up. Also has an online shop.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Westfjords attractions

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10.42 MILES

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12.18 MILES

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4. Rauðasandur

12.39 MILES

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5. Jón Sigurðsson Memorial Museum

14.2 MILES

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6. Breiðavík

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7. Dynjandi

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8. Old Blacksmith's Workshop

19.95 MILES

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