Songhellir (Sönghellir) is a small lava cave in the Snaefellsjokull massif, on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It is surrounded by other smaller caves and a rather prominent stone arch.…

Snaefellsjokull (Snæfellsjökull) is the main volcano of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. The impressive elevation (1,446 meters above sea level) is located in the western part of the peninsula and…

Skardsvik Beach (Skarðsvík Beach) is a sandy beach on the western end of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. The turquoise water, basalt rock formations, golden sand and surrounding mysterious volcanic…

Raudfeldsgja Canyon (Rauðfeldsgjá) is the narrowest, and largest, rock crevice you can see from the inside in Iceland. See where you can find it and what to expect…

Olafsvik is a fishing town of just over 1,000 people. It is located on the northern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, at the foot of the magnificent Snaefellsjokull…

Saxholl (Saxhóll) is one of the most popular craters on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is located 9 km south of Hellissandur on the westernmost tip of the peninsula.…

Kirkjufell (463 meters above sea level, freely translated as Church Mountain) is a distinctly shaped peak located on the northern shore of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, by the town…

Grundarfjordur is a charming fishing village located on the northern coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It lies in a beautiful fjord surrounded by mountains, and its majestic landmark…

Dritvík Djúpalónssandur (freely translated: deep sandy bay near Dritvik) is a bay with dark cliffs and black sand, located on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland. Referred to…

Lóndrangar are two basalt pillars situated on a cliff on the western end of Snaefellsnes, on its southern side. Lóndrangar rocks - practical tips The two Lóndrangar pillars…