The notebook of Péninsule de Snæfellsnes
Stop where the sky touches the water.
Glacial volcano, lava fields, cliffs and harbours concentrate a spectacular summary of Western Iceland.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Mountain · Volcano · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Péninsule de Snæfellsnes
Glacial volcano, lava fields, cliffs and harbours concentrate a spectacular summary of Western Iceland.
The discovery of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is centred around Kirkjufell, Snæfellsjökull and Arnarstapi. The stay thus alternates between the coastline, mountain reliefs, volcanic landscapes and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kirkjufell
- Snæfellsjökull
- Arnarstapi
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell is recognized by its isolated profile on the edge of the Grundarfjörður fjord. Kirkjufell sfoss composes the classic image, but the mountain constantly changes with light and tides.
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Snæfellsjökull
Snæfellsjökull cape the end of the peninsula of an ice-covered volcano made famous by Jules Verne. The roads and trails of the park cross lava, craters and coasts beaten by the sea; the climb of the glacier requires a guide.
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Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi is an ancient harbour surrounded by basalt cliffs cut into arches and columns. The coastal path to Hellnar allows to observe birds, lava and swell in a path accessible in good weather.
Beach
Plage de Djúpalónssandur
Djúpalónssandur is a black pebbly beach enclosed between lava forms. The remains of a trawler and the stones of force remind the fishermen of their lives behind a landscape that is now almost deserted.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
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