For the freedom of stopping wherever you want and spend more time in the places you really enjoy, renting a car is the best solution. Driving on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is actually really easy. There is a road all around and one to cross in the middle, both in good condition. 2WD i...
, lava fields, street art, and some of the most dramatic coastal cliffs in Iceland…this is the amazing Snaefellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. Whether you plan to be here on a quick day trip from Reykjavik or on a longer stay, here are the best things to do on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula....
1.5 Snaefellsnes Peninsula Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a wonderful place in Iceland, also called “Iceland in Miniature” because you will get to experience all the natural wonders that Iceland has to offer! Some of the things you’ll get to see at Snæfellsnes Peninsula include volcanic cra...
The Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland is home to roaring waterfalls, sweeping black sand beaches, and the towering Snæfellsjökull glacier. The glacier covers a dormant volcano that is known from the novel “A Journey to the Centre of the Earth” by Jules Verne. The contrasts in...
Where to Stay in Iceland for Adventure Snaefellsbaer Snaefellsbaer is a small town located in Western Iceland. It’s packed with incredible adventures waiting for you to get your adrenaline rush in! CHECK TOP HOSTELCHECK TOP HOTEL Best Place to Stay in Iceland for Seeing the Northern Lights ...
Kirkjufell Mountain– Thisdistinctive mountain is especially famous for making an appearance in Game of Thrones as Arrowhead Mountain beyond The Wall.Located on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland,Kirkjufell is renowned for its photogenic qualities, especially during sun...
Grundarfjordur, on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula:see best rated accommodations See our article on where to stay # 6 to 10 – Other black beaches in Iceland #6 – Djupalonssandur Located on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, it offers a mix of black sand, lava formations and a glacier in the distan...
Good base to stay while visiting Snaefellsnes peninsula. "The room was clean and roomy." Read all reviews #2 Best Value of 23 places to stay in Grundarfjorour By Aaron P "And the Old Post Office is really the perfect spot. The rooms aren't big but they're well appointed and the ...
While May through September is the peak viewing time, in some places that can be seen as early as February, with orcas frequently spotted off the shores of the enchanting Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Credit: blue-footed boobie, Galapagos by © Wirestock - Dreamstime.com Best for Nature Lovers:...
According to Icelandic marine biologist Edda Elísabet Magnúsdóttir, the peak months to go whale watching in Iceland are June and July. During the summer, Reykjavík sees higher numbers of minke whales and dolphins, while orcas congregate in West Iceland along the Snaefellsnes peninsula during the...