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Snæfellsjökull

West Iceland, IcelandSummerTours available

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Snæfellsjökull is an ice cap in West Iceland.

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Map of Snæfellsjökull

Snæfellsjökull is in West Iceland at 64.8071°N, 23.7762°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 11.6 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Ólafsvík — 10.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 115 km in a straight line
What else is close: 189 mapped places within 20 km

Snæfellsjökull weather and conditions

At Snæfellsjökull in West Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -6°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:12, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 14:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Snæfellsjökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Snæfellsjökull — photo by Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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All About Snæfellsjökull Volcano - The Most Mystical Place in Iceland — Snæfellsjökull — video poster — All About Snæfellsjökull Volcano - The Most Mystical Place in IcelandJust Icelandic

View of Snæfellsjökull Glacier from Djúpalónssandur beach, Iceland — Snæfellsjökull — video poster — View of Snæfellsjökull Glacier from Djúpalónssandur beach, IcelandLifeTravelFantasy

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Can I walk on Snæfellsjökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Snæfellsjökull are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.

How do I get to Snæfellsjökull?

Snæfellsjökull is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

When is the best time to visit Snæfellsjökull?

Snæfellsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Snæfellsjökull shrinking?

Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Rauðfeldsgjá

6.1 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Snekkjufoss

7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Klukkufoss

7.7 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Rjúkandi

9.5 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

27 km·~32 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

28 km·~33 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

37 km·~44 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

57 km·~69 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Arnarstapi

8 km·~10 min drive

The camp site at Arnarstapi is in a beautiful location next to Stapafell mountain with a…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa

8 km·~10 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík

10 km·~12 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Ólafsvík

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kassinn

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

28 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

58 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Albina

88 km·~105 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Arnarstapi

8.1 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsvík

10 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hellissandur

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Grundarfjörður

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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