Snaefellsjökull National Park & Glacier
Snaefellsjökull National Park & Glacier
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Tom J
London, UK1,577 contributions
Aug 2023
We visited the Snæfellsjikull national park on a road trip around the Snæfellsnes peninsula and we couldn't be more glad that we did. I've heard so many people say they've "visited" Iceland by getting a shuttle to and from the Blue Lagoon while staying in Reykjavik but have no idea of the wonders places like the Snæfellsjikull national park have to offer.
The beauty of this park is that it really shows a small scale of what Iceland has to offer, mountains, waterfalls, volcanos and glaciers - how could you want any more?
It is very easy to spend the day in the area, stopping at each of the sights and making the point to spend time and soak it all in. I would highly recommend to give yourself a day to do it, anything less than that and you would likely feel rushed and possibly miss something you'd have loved to seen
The beauty of this park is that it really shows a small scale of what Iceland has to offer, mountains, waterfalls, volcanos and glaciers - how could you want any more?
It is very easy to spend the day in the area, stopping at each of the sights and making the point to spend time and soak it all in. I would highly recommend to give yourself a day to do it, anything less than that and you would likely feel rushed and possibly miss something you'd have loved to seen
Written 14 August 2023
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AHZambia
London, UK1,029 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Far west of Iceland, very remote, lighthouse at tip of peninsula has big colonies of guillemots and razorbills and other birds. A long drive from nearest town though!
Written 29 May 2023
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EvalKnievel
Boston, MA115 contributions
Aug 2022
We drove from Stykkishólmur around the western peninsula back to Reykjavik on a rainy day. Views of the mountain weren't great because of this, but everything along the coast was gorgeous. There are plenty of places to stop and take in the landscape. Services are few and far between (gas, etc.) so plan ahead.
Written 18 September 2022
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MeganMunro
Toronto, Canada1,290 contributions
Jun 2022
This area is gorgeous! From lava formed rocks to dramatic ocean views, this park is beautiful. We spend nearly 6 hours here and could have spent more. There is so much to see.
Make sure to stop into Arnarstapi for lunch.
Make sure to stop into Arnarstapi for lunch.
Written 14 July 2022
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ilovecorndogs
Lausanne, Switzerland1,171 contributions
Jul 2021
worth driving through for 2 hours, the potential stops are very obvious, pick 2-3 and you will have a great time! Total drive through peninsula is maybe 4.5 hours...
My favorite was Djúpalónssandur beach
My favorite was Djúpalónssandur beach
Written 3 August 2021
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3waytieforlast
Portland, OR418 contributions
Jul 2021
gorgeous views of this glaciated mountain from different perspectives; excursions, hiking, picknicking - don’t miss it...!
Written 1 August 2021
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Stefanie H
Lincoln, NE1,598 contributions
Jun 2021
This national park is such a jewel! A lot of tourists skip this peninsula because it's off the ring road, but it is so worth it to spend the night here and see all of the beaches, rock formations, and the glacier. Even the drive around is beautiful. Highly recommend!
Written 11 July 2021
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Tissa.travels
Rotterdam, The Netherlands2,265 contributions
Sep 2019
This national park is located around half of Snaefellsnes Volcano. It has many different sights that are worth visiting, with Londrangar, Gatkletur and Djupalonssandur Beach being just a couple of the highlights. All sites are easily reachable from the main road through the park and you can spend a full day visiting all of them.
Written 20 April 2020
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Malgorzata
12,113 contributions
Jun 2019
As many other things in Iceland, this place is very special and very beautiful. This beautiful place is one of my favourite places in the whole country. Spectacular trails, make sure to allocate good chunk of time to explore the shoreline. Dramatic coastline, waves pounding on rocks and cliff faces, not too many tourists. It's such a beautiful and magical place. Great place for traveling and photography purpose. Stunning beauty. Mother nature at her best.
Written 28 March 2020
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Trav_LN_now
Crystal Lake, IL545 contributions
Mar 2020
The Snaefellsjokull National park is beautiful. We stopped at 3 separate beaches. The first was a black sand beach which still had wreckage from a British trawler the Epine which was wrecked in 1948. Further down the road, our 2nd beach had some beautiful cliffs at the waters edge. The last beach we stopped at had seals hanging out on the rocks. Its always great seeing wildlife in their natural habitat. The three beaches on the same road could not have been more different, but each was stunning in their own right.
Written 19 March 2020
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Mark H
28 contributions
Has anyone hiked to the top of the volcano? Can you tell me about how long it took, how hard it was, etc
Tine R
Bagsvaerd, Denmark41 contributions
We have small kids. Can we drive close enough to see the volcano? We don't want to go home and not having seen "a real volcano" :-)
Mariana B
1 contribution
olá, tem como ir no parque por conta propria, sem contratar tour? dificil achar as informações certas
Danielle M
Brooklyn, NY34 contributions
Is Songhellir - the Singing Cave part of the South coast tour?
Frances M
Emerson, NJ112 contributions
No idea. Don't think so
Krina S
Edison, NJ26 contributions
Hello! Is there a certain time visitors must leave the park?
Joan S
Saint Paul, MN30 contributions
This isn't like an american park. It's more "protected land". There's no gates or borders. It's like entering a state or city limits parts are curated but others are just land.
Jennifer F
Charlotte, NC44 contributions
Does the road around the Snaefellsjokull pennisula require 4WD? Will be driving the first week in September. Traveling from Budir off Ring Road to Olasvik.
tmccomb
Stevens Point, WI16 contributions
No- it's a regular highway like the ring road. There's a road up to the Snaefellsjokul glacier that would require a 4wd. All smaller roads off the main highway were fine with our 2wd.
CiccioPasticcio1
Bologna9 contributions
Ciao,
il tour sul ghiacciaio l'avete prenotato prima?
vale davvero la pena il giro? perchè costa 260 € per due persone.
Noi abbiamo un 4x; é possibile farne un pezzo da soli? è fattibile o bisogna essere molto esperti?
Grazie mille a tutti
cristina
JoanBurton
Preston, UK148 contributions
Hi, I am trying to find out how to book a trip by snowcat onto the glacier. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Skidad2013
Hummelstown, PA332 contributions
According to Frommer's, snowcat tours are arranged by The Glacier in Arnarstapi. 663-3371.
JoanBurton
Preston, UK148 contributions
Hi, I am trying to find out how to book a trip by snowcat onto the glacier. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
FirstName-3Digits
Los Angeles, CA19 contributions
I plan on visiting Snaefellsjokull National Park roughly mid-November 2016 and may be driving in with a front-wheel driving car. Reasonably speaking, which parts of the park will I not be able to access with the car (and walking)?
Also, is there any gear I should consider bringing in November aside from the usual suspects (warm clothing, extra socks, etc.) and is there anything I should bring in particular if I want to go on the glacier?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Snaefellsjökull National Park & Glacier
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Snaefellsjökull National Park & Glacier:
- Snaefellsnes Peninsula Day Trip from Reykjavik incl. Kirkjufell Mountain (From ₹ 12,156.54)
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- Snaefellsnes Peninsula Day Trip by Super Jeep from Reykjavik (From ₹ 24,019.98)
- Hotels near Snaefellsjökull National Park & Glacier:
- (0.00 km) Hotel Hellissandur
- (0.11 km) Adventure Hotel Hellissandur
- (0.08 km) Welcome Hotel By Snæfells Glacier National Park
- (0.23 km) Cosy house in a small village by the sea.
- (0.60 km) Hellissandur Camping
- Restaurants near Snaefellsjökull National Park & Glacier:
- (0.00 km) Hotel Hellissandur
- (0.12 km) Gilbakki Kaffihus
- (0.20 km) Restaurant Art Meeting
- (0.61 km) Vidvik Restaurant
- (0.20 km) Matarlist
- Attractions near Snaefellsjökull National Park & Glacier:
- (0.02 km) Utgerdin
- (0.15 km) Dritvik and Djupalonssandur
- (0.15 km) The Maritime Museum in the Fishermen's Garden
- (0.08 km) Rifssaumur
- (0.30 km) Murals Of Hellissandur