Snæfellsjökull National Park
Experience the unique nature of Snæfellsjökull National Park — hiking trails and destinations.
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Hellnar
Hellnar used to be a fishing village. The beach features beautiful rock formations and a cliff that juts out into the sea called Valsnös. Valnös contains Baðstofa, one of the most unusual caves in Iceland, known for its magnificent colour variations that change with light and the tides.
Skarðsvík
Skarðsvík is a particularly lovely cove, with yellow shell sand and aquamarine seawater. The cove is surrounded by dark volcanic terrain.
Svalþúfa
Svalþúfa and Þúfubjarg is a large tuff cape just east of Lóndrangar. The sea facing part of the cape is called Þúfubjarg, where thousands of seabirds nest in the spring and raise their young.
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Visitor centres closed on Friday, 30 October.
29. October 2026
The Saga Heritage of Snæfellsnes
Snæfellsjökull National Park and the Eyrbyggja Saga Society on Snæfellsnes have joined forces to bring the region’s saga heritage to life through a series of events at the National Park Visitor Centre in Hellissandur, exploring the history and stories of Þórsnes, the Eyrbyggjar and Álftafjörður.
27. October 2026
International Researchers Explore Human–Nature Connections in Snæfellsjökull National Park
The international research group Ecological Pilgrimage recently visited Snæfellsjökull National Park to explore connections between people and nature, share knowledge and discuss future research collaboration in the area.
16. October 2026