The area around Hólmur is suitable 
for walking.
To north is an wide open space to
Fláajökull(glacier)and Jökulfell.
South and west from Hólmur is 
also moorland.
The area has many kinds of birds.
Höfn is the nearest town 
(33 km away) and a swimming pool, 
golf course and there is also the
nearest shop.
In the area there are more choices 
of entertainment.
Trips to the glacier in jeep or skidoo
   Departure from road 1 about 14 km
   from Holmur.
   webpage http://www.glacierjeeps.is
Boat trips on the glacier lagoon.
   Wonderful icebergs in the lagoon.
   Jökulsárlón is about 60km west 
   from Hólmur.
   vefsíða http://www.jokulsarlon.is
From coast to mountains.
   Glacier walk and iceclimbing and
   Ascent of Iceland's highest mountain.
   also special bird watching tour to 
   Ingólfshöfði on hay cart.
   About 1 hour drive west from Hólmur
   webpage:http://www.hofsnes.com