Snæfellsnes Peninsula
A glacier-capped volcano, black churches, seal beaches, and coastal drama, all in one peninsula.
Snæfellsjökull National Park
Nature area with a famous, glacier-peaked volcano, plus black-sand beaches & rock formations.
Kirkjufell Mountain
Iceland's most photographed mountain. The symmetrical cone shape with Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall in the foreground is iconic. Featured in Game of Thrones as 'Arrowhead Mountain.' Beautiful in all seasons.
Búðir Black Church
Tiny wooden church dating back to the 19th century in a scenic natural area with a lava field.
Arnarstapi to Hellnar Coastal Walk
2.5km cliffside trail between two tiny villages. Sea stacks, natural arches, basalt formations, and nesting seabirds. The Gatklettur natural stone arch is the highlight. Easy walking, stunning throughout.
Djúpalónssandur Black Beach
Black pebble beach with remnants of a shipwrecked trawler. Four lifting stones once used to test fishermen's strength remain on the beach. The surf crashing against the lava formations is dramatic.
Ytri-Tunga Seal Beach
Beach where Icelandic seals haul out to rest. June-August offers the best viewing. Walk quietly along the rocks and you'll spot dozens of seals sunbathing just meters away. Free and unguided.
Vatnshellir Lava Cave
8000-year-old lava tube cave beneath Snæfellsjökull. Guided tour descends into two levels, the lower chamber is 35m underground. Bring warm layers. The formations are alien and beautiful.
Stykkishólmur
Charming harbor town. The Library of Water art installation, colorful houses, and boat tours of Breiðafjörður bay (mussel feast included). The Baldur ferry to the Westfjords departs from here.
Breiðafjörður Bay Boat Tour
Boat tour through the island-studded bay. Fresh sea food pulled from the ocean and eaten on board, raw scallops, sea urchin, and mussels. Birdlife everywhere. The Viking Sushi tour is legendary.
