Snæfellsjökull National Park

The park encompasses 170 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, including black sand beaches, volcanic craters, basalt cliffs, and a twin-peaked glacier visible from Reykjavik.

Established in 2001, the national park preserves ancient farmsteads, historical structures, and archaeological sites that reflect centuries of human settlement in the region.

Jules Verne selected Snæfellsjökull as the entrance point to the underground journey in his 1864 novel Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Visitors can access the park via a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Reykjavik, with accommodations available in nearby villages of Stykkisholmur, Arnarstapi, and Hellnar.

The 8,000-year-old Vatnshellir Cave system reveals volcanic formations through guided underground tours that operate throughout summer and winter months.

Location: Snæfellsnes

Inception: June 28, 2001

Website: http://snaefellsjokull.com

GPS coordinates: 64.80889,-23.77111

Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:58