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Must-see attractions in Snæfellsnes Peninsula

  • Djúpalón Beach

    ³§²Ôæ´Ú±ð±ô±ô²õÂáö°ì³Ü±ô±ô National Park

    On the southwest coast, Rte 572 leads off Rte 574 to wild black-sand beach Djúpalónssandur. It’s a dramatic place to walk, with rock formations (an elf…

  • ³§²Ôæ´Ú±ð±ô±ô²õÂáö°ì³Ü±ô±ô

    ³§²Ôæ´Ú±ð±ô±ô²õÂáö°ì³Ü±ô±ô National Park

    It’s easy to see why Jules Verne selected Snæfell for his adventure Journey to the Centre of the Earth: the peak was torn apart when the volcano beneath…

  • Norska Húsið

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Stykkishólmur’s quaint maritime charm comes from the cluster of wooden warehouses, shops and homes around the town’s harbour. Most date back about 150…

  • Kirkjufell

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Kirkjufell (463m), guardian of Grundarfjörður’s northwestern vista, is said to be one of the most photographed spots in Iceland, appearing in Game of…

  • ³§Ãº²µ²¹²Ô»å¾±²õ±ð²â

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    The basalt island ³§Ãº²µ²¹²Ô»å¾±²õ±ð²â features a scenic lighthouse and grand views across Breiðafjörður. Reach it via the causeway at Stykkishólmur harbour.

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    Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    The farmstead at Bjarnarhöfn is the region’s leading producer of hákarl (fermented shark meat), a traditional Icelandic dish. The museum has exhibits on…

  • Helgafell

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    About 5km south of Stykkishólmur, the holy mountain Helgafell (73m) was once venerated by worshippers of the god Þór. Although quite small, the mountain…

  • Malarrif

    ³§²Ôæ´Ú±ð±ô±ô²õÂáö°ì³Ü±ô±ô National Park

    About 2km south of Djúpalónssandur, a paved road leads down to the rocket-shaped lighthouse at Malarrif, from where you can walk 1km east along the cliffs…

  • ¸é²¹³Üð´Ú±ð±ô»å²õ²µÂáá

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Just north of Arnarstapi and Stapafell, on Rte 574, a small track branches off to the stunning ¸é²¹³Üð´Ú±ð±ô»å²õ²µÂáá (pronounced roith-felds-gyow), a steep, narrow…

  • Saxhöll Crater

    ³§²Ôæ´Ú±ð±ô±ô²õÂáö°ì³Ü±ô±ô National Park

    Southeast of the Öndverðarnes area, on Rte 574, follow the marked turn-off to the roadside scoria crater Saxhöll, which was responsible for some of the…

  • Library of Water

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    For relaxing views of town and bay, head up the hill to the Library of Water. This window-lined space showcases an installation by American artist Roni…

  • Saga Centre

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    The Saga Centre is a tourist information centre, cafe, library, internet point and small museum rolled into one. The museum displays an old fishing boat…

  • Berserkjahraun

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    About 15km west of the intersection of Rte 54 and Rte 56 lies the dramatic, spiky lava field at Berserkjahraun (Berserkers’ lava field). Crowned by…

  • Volcano Museum

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    The Volcano Museum, housed in Stykkishólmur's old cinema, is the brainchild of vulcanologist Haraldur Sigurðsson, and features art depicting volcanoes,…

  • Vatnshellir

    ³§²Ôæ´Ú±ð±ô±ô²õÂáö°ì³Ü±ô±ô National Park

    This 8000-year-old lava tube with multiple caverns lies 32m below the earth’s surface, 1km north of Malarrif. The pull-out is visible from Rte 574, and…

  • ³Ò±ð°ùð³Ü²ú±ð°ù²µ

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Just where Rte 54 curves between the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the mainland, you'll find the dramatic basalt towers of ³Ò±ð°ùð³Ü²ú±ð°ù²µ rising from the plain.

  • ±Ê²¹°ì°ì³óú²õ¾±Ã°

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Mildly interesting display telling the story of the town’s development as a trading centre, and has an on-site handicraft shop and cafe (coffee included…

  • Viewing Disc

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Get a 360 degree view of town and the fjords from this viewing disc marked with local landmarks.