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Where Ice Meets Fire and Legend
Where Ice Meets Fire and Legend
Dominating the western tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is the magnificent Snæfellsjökull, a 1,446-meter (4,744 ft) high, glacier-capped stratovolcano, the raison d'etre for the Snæfellsjökull National Park
Highlights & Activities
Highlights & Activities
The Snæfellsjökull Glacier
The Snæfellsjökull Glacier
Visible from much of the peninsula... Guided Glacier Tours: For safety... Never venture onto the glacier without a qualified guide...
Vatnshellir Cave
Vatnshellir Cave
An 8,000-year-old lava tube... Accessible by guided tour only (book in advance).
Djúpalónssandur & Dritvík
Djúpalónssandur & Dritvík
Stunning black pebble beaches... lifting stones... shipwreck remains...
Lóndrangar
Lóndrangar
Two imposing basalt rock pinnacles...
Saxhóll Crater
Saxhóll Crater
An easily accessible volcanic crater with a staircase...
Drive-In Crater
Drive-In Crater
An even more easily accessible volcanic crater witch you can literally drive into. Do not make a trail if you decide to climb up...
Birdwatching & Hiking
Birdwatching & Hiking
Coastal cliffs... teeming with birdlife... Numerous marked trails...
Visitor Centres
Visitor Centres
Close to Rif and another one at Malarrif, stop by for information, exhibits, maps, and advice.
A Place of Energy & Inspiration
A Place of Energy & Inspiration
Snæfellsjökull is considered by many to be one of Earth's mystical energy centers...
Snæfellsjökull is considered by many to be one of Earth's mystical energy centers...
Plan Your Visit:
Plan Your Visit:
The park is generally accessible year-round, but weather can change rapidly...
Wear sturdy footwear and dress in layers.
Respect the fragile environment: do not make new trails...
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