Often called “Iceland in Miniature“, the Snæfellsnes peninsula unites most of the Icelandic national sights, including volcano and glacier…
Top Things to see in Snæfellsnes peninsula, Iceland
The 100km-long Snæfellsnes peninsula is situated in western Iceland. And it´s unbelievable how many diverse landscapes can be found in this small part of the country: dramatic volcanic peaks and fjords, sheer sea cliffs, impressive waterfalls, golden beaches and spectacular lava fields. Even the famous Snæfellsjökull volcano, often regarded as one of the symbols of Iceland, is here. It is known worldwide as the setting of the novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth” by Jules Verne. Being the highest mountain on the peninsula, Snæfellsjökull reaches 1446 m and has a glacier at its peak.
On our way from the North to Reykjavik (Read more: Around Iceland in 5 days) we´ve spent a day driving around the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Long story short: it is definitely worth visiting. Therefore, here you have all the stops, we´ve made on our Snæfellsnesroad trip.
1.Rauðfeldargjá gorge
The place looks completely out of this world. You notice it from the road and once you park, there is a short uphill hike to the gorge. You could have a look inside the gorge and follow a creek towards tiny waterfalls, by stepping on stones.
2.Arnastapi
3.Hellnar
Our hotel was in this tiny beautiful village, so I´ve got both morning and evening views. So peaceful…
Fjöruhúsið Café Restaurant: a nice place to have a coffee when the weather is good (Read more: Eating in Iceland). It is quite touristic though.
4.Lóndrangar cliffs
5.Saxholl Crater
6.Ólafsvík
7.Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
8.Stykkishólmsbær
The place I loved the most in the Snæfellsnes peninsula. A lovely fisherman´s village, where we had a delicious dinner at Sjávarpakkhúsið restaurant (Read more: Eating in Iceland). There is a small mountain with a lighthouse there: great idea If you want to get some panoramic views of the area or simply enjoy the sunset.
The other two places I would, probably, visit in Snæfellsnes peninsula (if we had more time) were the Helgafell holy mountain and Vatnshellir cave. The spectacular lava fields and mountains on the road are worth mentioning.
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We went to Iceland a couple of years ago, but it was Mid-Winter. I really want to do a road trip like this through Iceland, so really great to find these stops! Thank you for sharing. #theweeklypostcard
Thanks Upeksha! I´d really like to see Iceland in winter as well, all the frozen waterfalls might look unreal!
It seems that everyone is in Iceland these days.
I´ve also noticed it´s become so popular in these recent years! Everyone is talking about it or planning to go. And it´s obvious, seeing the pics of Icelandic landscapes gives you some serious Wanderlust…
Iceland is really high up on my list! You’re pictures are amazing! I hope I can make it there next summer. It looks like there really is so much to see. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard.
Thanks Anisa! I hope you´ll make it! This country is incredible <3
Those stops on your trip are so gorgeous! I am sure your heart beat a little bit faster when you saw those sights. I have read a lot of posts about Iceland but the beauty of the country is that each post has a new canyon, a new coastline or a new waterfall. It has so many places to discover.
Couldn´t agree more! I´ve also read tones of posts and seen so many places when there. And yet every once in a while I see someone posting something from Iceland and I´m like “OMG! Why haven´t I heard about this place?” Icelandic natural wonders are endless…
The more I read about Iceland, the more I’d love to visit it. I would definitely stop to see those waterfalls. There seems to be a lot to discover on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Thanks for stopping by, Anda! For years I was dreaming of visiting Iceland! This country is like nothing else I´ve ever seen…
My goodness, that landscape is sweeping and dramatic and extreme. I was brought up in Scotland and these landscapes remind me of the windswept western isles. How lovely the evening shot is. Would love to get there one day,
Iceland is such a beautiful country! I would love to visit Scotland one day, though… From the pictures I saw it looks like an amazing place to explore!
The huge stone structure of Bárður Snæfellsás looks awesome, especially as the stones seem to be stacked on top of each other rather than cemented. Beautiful photos! #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thank you, Ahila!
I’ve seen a lot of Iceland posts and I am loving it, makes me want to visit so bad! It just looks absolutely stunning and so picturesque. I will have to visit and check these places out for sure!
Thanks Yvonne! It was the same with me – I saw all the photos and blog posts about Iceland and get obsessed with visiting this country!