Best of Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Snæfellsnes Unmissables
Snæfellsnes features the 700,000-year-old Snæfellsjökull glacier-capped volcano, famously cited in Jules Verne’s 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'. The peninsula contains a high concentration of Iceland’s geological hallmarks, including the hexagonal basalt columns of Gerðuberg, the twin volcanic plugs of Lóndrangar, and the symmetrical Kirkjufell mountain. Cultural sites include the 19th-century black wooden church at Búðir and the Bjarnarhöfn farm, which remains a primary producer of traditional fermented shark meat using centuries-old drying methods.
Basalt Cliffs Gerðuberg
Come and admire the majestic basalt columns that resemble the wall of a rock castle.
Djúpalónssandur
Djúpalónssandur is a sandy beach and bay on foot of Snæfellsjökull in Iceland.
Snæfellsjökull National Park
The highlight of this park is the volcano of the same name, covered with snow. Makes for a wonderful day out.
Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
This farm produces hákarl, which is fermented shark meat, a traditional local dish.
Svörtuloft
A bright orange lighthouse situated atop 4-kilometer-long black lava cliffs on the westernmost tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Rauðfeldsgjá
A deep, narrow mountain cleft in the Botnsfjall cliffside. A small stream runs through the gorge, which is accessible via a short hike and features in the Icelandic Bárðar saga.
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