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Snæfellsnes

West Iceland, Iceland

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PeninsulaWest Iceland

Snæfellsnes

West Iceland, Iceland

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The Snæfellsnes is a peninsula situated to the west of Borgarfjörður, in western Iceland. .

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Snæfellsnes

Snæfellsnes is in West Iceland at 64.8581°N, 23.1150°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 7.2 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Grundarfjörður — 10.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 97 km in a straight line
What else is close: 186 mapped places within 20 km

Snæfellsnes weather and conditions

At Snæfellsnes in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· 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 Snæfellsnes

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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

Snæfellsnes — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Where is Snæfellsnes?

Snæfellsnes is a peninsula in West Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Snæfellsnes?

Snæfellsnes is in West Iceland. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to see at Snæfellsnes?

Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Snæfellsnes?

June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Grundarfoss

7.6 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Kvernárfoss

8.8 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kirkjufellsfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

Famous for the view WITH Kirkjufell mountain behind it. You've seen this shot a million…

#4.Selvalafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

30 km·~36 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grundarfjörður

9.7 km·~12 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa

27 km·~32 min drive

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

#3.Arnarstapi

27 km·~32 min drive

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

#4.Ólafsvík

27 km·~33 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.Kjörbúðin

10 km·~12 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kassinn

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

30 km·~36 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

67 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundarfjörður

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Breiðablik

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Arnarstapi

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsvík

28 km·~34 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

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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