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Snæfellsjökull

West Iceland, IcelandDormant1446 m

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VolcanoWest Iceland

Snæfellsjökull

West Iceland, IcelandDormant1446 m

About

Snæfellsjökull is a 700,000-year-old glacier-capped stratovolcano in western Iceland. It is situated on the westernmost part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

You can feel the heat in some spots. A reminder that Iceland sits on one of Earth's most active volcanic zones.

It is situated on the westernmost part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Sometimes it may be seen from the city of Reykjavík over Faxa Bay, at a distance of 120 km (75 mi)..

Follow marked paths in active geothermal areas. The ground can be unstable or concealing scalding water beneath a thin crust.

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Map of Snæfellsjökull

Snæfellsjökull is in West Iceland at 64.8070°N, 23.7919°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,446 m above sea level
Off the main road: 12.2 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Ólafsvík — 10.4 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 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -4°C (feels like -7°C), fog, wind 2 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 1 September 2026, 07:15· 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 Snæfellsjökull

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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

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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Is it safe to visit Snæfellsjökull?

Snæfellsjökull is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.

How do I get to Snæfellsjökull?

Snæfellsjökull is 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.

Can I hike Snæfellsjökull?

It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.

What should I know about volcanic gas near Snæfellsjökull?

Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Snekkjufoss

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Rauðfeldsgjá

6.9 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Klukkufoss

7.3 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kerlingarfoss

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

28 km·~34 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

38 km·~45 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

58 km·~70 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Arnarstapi

8.7 km·~10 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa

8.7 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

11 km·~13 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·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

58 km·~70 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Albina

88 km·~105 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Arnarstapi

8.7 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsvík

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hellissandur

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Grundarfjörður

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

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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