Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Outdoors Nature Landmarks Free of Charge

Known as Iceland in miniature, Snæfellsnes is one of the prettiest places in the country where you will find volcanoes, glaciers, and valleys.

Snæfellsnes Peninsula is located in western Iceland near Borgarfjörður. It is one of the most visited places in Iceland, due to the variety of natural scenery you can see. The Snæfellsjökull volcano, with 1446 meters high, is the main attraction of Snæfellsnes with the glacier located in the peak.

Kirkjufell Mountain, the most photographed mountain in Iceland, is located in the north of the peninsula. This place is a must when visiting Iceland, and you will find all the following spots:

Stykkishólmur: The harbor town
Snæfellsjökull National Park: Known for Julius Verne’s Journey to the center of the Earth.
Skarðsvík Golden Beach: Not a black sand beach as the usual in Iceland, and Djúpalónssandur Black Beach.
Hellnar & Arnarstapi: The perfect hiking between these two villages.