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Snæfell

East Iceland, Iceland

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Snæfell

East Iceland, Iceland

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Snæfell is in East Iceland at 64.8042°N, 15.6415°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Snæfell weather and conditions

At Snæfell in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Snæfell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

Snæfell — photo by The original uploader was Oliagust · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: The original uploader was Oliagust · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Snaefellsnes Iceland : Camping and the Midnight Sun [2020] — Snæfell — video poster — Snaefellsnes Iceland : Camping and the Midnight Sun [2020]Blue House B&B Iceland

SNAEFELLSNES Peninsula Iceland | Camper Van Day 5 — Snæfell — video poster — SNAEFELLSNES Peninsula Iceland | Camper Van Day 5Shannon Kittner | The Wander Network Travel Agency

Iceland Car Camping Trip (IV) — Snæfell — video poster — Iceland Car Camping Trip (IV)Bignature

Iceland | 2019 | E7 Snæfellsjökull National Park — Snæfell — video poster — Iceland | 2019 | E7 Snæfellsjökull National ParkTwo Simple People

Starting Our ICELAND ROAD TRIP -- Snaefellsnes Peninsula + Camper Van Tour — Snæfell — video poster — Starting Our ICELAND ROAD TRIP -- Snaefellsnes Peninsula + Camper Van TourRachael Martin

Iceland 2023 Ytri Tunga, Djúpalónssandur, Snæfellsjökull, Þingvellir, Kerlingarfjöll, Fagradalsfjall — Snæfell — video poster — Iceland 2023 Ytri Tunga, Djúpalónssandur, Snæfellsjökull, Þingvellir, Kerlingarfjöll, FagradalsfjallLazars Log

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Can I wild camp near Snæfell instead?

No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.

Do I need to book Snæfell in advance?

Snæfell is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.

When is Snæfell open?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Snæfell for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

What facilities does Snæfell have?

Facility details for Snæfell aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Eyjabakkafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Ufsarfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Töfrafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Kirkjufoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarfell Hot Pots

16 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveragil

20 km·~24 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarvallalaug

23 km·~28 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs

45 km·~54 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Snæfell

50 m

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Laugarfell Campsite

16 km·~20 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Geldingafell

18 km·~22 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Múlaskáli

37 km·~44 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near East Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F907 Austurleið connector

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Links eastern road network

#2.F959 Viðfjarðarvegur

7.1 km·~8 min drive

Narrow mountain pass to an empty fjord

#3.F903 Hvannalindavegur

9.6 km·~12 min drive

Road to an oasis in the middle of nothing

#4.F909 Snæfellsleið

14 km·~16 min drive

Road to Iceland's highest driveable point

4 f-roads near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

65 km·~78 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

66 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

72 km·~86 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið

77 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður

53 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Nesjar

57 km·~69 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Skjöldólfsstaðir

62 km·~74 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · The original uploader was Oliagust · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community