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.

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Lighthouse

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…
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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…