10 Must-Visit Spots on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a part of Iceland’s western region and is known as “Little Iceland” due to the several landscapes. It’s also home to several must-visit attractions.

Svöðufoss, Djúpalónssandur beach, Lóndrangar, Vatnshellir Cave, Búðir, Hellnar, Arnarstapi, Bárðar Saga Snæfellsáss Statue, Súgandisey Island Lighthouse, Kirkjufell

• Svöðufoss, Iceland

  
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  Worth visiting it’s neighbor waterfall, Kerlingarfoss simultaneously.

• Djúpalónssandur beach, Iceland

  
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  Djúpalónssandur and Dritvik; the black lava pearl beach

• Lóndrangar, Iceland

  
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  The basalt cliffs of Londrangar are a unique landscape that almost feels otherworldly.

• Vatnshellir Cave, Iceland

  
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  This is the cave that inspired Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth”. A guided tour is needed to enter.

• Búðir, Iceland

  
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  Also known as the “black church”, it’s dark simplicity makes it seem that much more stunning against the vast landscape especially in winter.

• Hellnar, Iceland

  
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  An ancient fishing village where a few ruined buildings can be seen.

• Arnarstapi, Iceland

  
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  Arnarstapi is a small fishing village - next door is Hellnar and ancient fishing village which should also be visited.

• Bárðar Saga Snæfellsáss Statue in Arnarstapi, Iceland

  
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  This stone-built statue represents the settler of the peninsula who, according to folklore was half-troll and half-man.

• Súgandisey Island Lighthouse in Stykkishólmur, Iceland

  
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  The lighthouse is one of the most northern parts of the peninsula and makes for great shots during sunrise.

• Kirkjufell, Iceland

  
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  You may have seen Kirkjufell on many Iceland post cards. Though not massive, it’s unique and prominent shape make it worth visiting during any season.