Destination of Interest

There are many places to stay within Snæfellsjökull National Park and nature reserves where it is ideal to stop and enjoy nourishing outdoor activities in nature.

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…

Skarðsvík

Skarðsvík is a particularly lovely cove, with yellow shell sand and aquamarine seawater. The cove is surrounded by dark volcanic terrain. An ideal spot for…

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…

Búðahraun

In Búðahraun you can find some of the most beautiful vegetation in Iceland. In ancient manuscripts, Búðahraun is called Klettshraun, and the volcano in the…
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Arnarstapi

The beach between Arnarstapi and Hellnar was protected in 1979. The beach has beautiful and peculiar rock formations and cliffs that have been shaped by…
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Malarrif

A National Park's Visitors' Centre is located in Malarrif. There is also a great rest area for the whole family, with playground equipment and close…

Djúpalónsandur

Djúpalónssandur derives its name from two lagoons from the inner part of the shore, Djúpalón and Svörtulón. Djúpalónssandur is renowned for its black oval rocks,…

Hólahólar

Hólahólar are ancient craters, formed below the surface of the sea. One of the craters is open on one side and is the most beautiful…

Beruvík

Charming ponds lie in Beruvík where you can see the ruins of an old settlement, such as stone fences, concrete walls, a pool where sheep…

Saxhóll

Saxhóll is a 40 metre high, picturesque crater. There are steps leading up to the top, so it's quite easy to walk up and enjoy…

Eysteindalur

Eysteinsdalsvegur runs along Móðulækur, towards Snæfellsjökull Glacier. On the way to Eysteinsdalur and in the valley itself, a beautiful mountain view opens up and the…

Öndverðarnes

Öndverðarnes is the westernmost tip of Snæfellsness. In the past, it was a large fishing hub, with many working men's cottages and a chapel, but…

Gufuskálar

Gufuskálar was a big fishing hub, like many other places in Snæfellsnes. There are relics and signs of the fishing industry and settlements of past…
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Hellissandur

Hellisandur in Snæfellsnes is the westernmost point on the northern side of the peninsula. It has a National Park Centre, a hotel, a campsite, restaurants…