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Category Archives: Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Hike Inside the Mountain Fissure Rauðfeldsgjá in Iceland
You wouldn’t see it if you were just driving through the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, even if you were admiring the very Sölvahamar Cliff itself. Only those who go seeking it would find the concealed crack leading into the heart of Botnsfjall … Continue reading
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Hike from Hellnar to Arnarstapi, Iceland
A trail with jaw dropping views of the rugged coast connects two tiny fishing villages in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Hellnar to Arnarstapi. The length of the hike from one end to the other is 1.5 miles, so a roundtrip equals … Continue reading
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Hike Malarrif – Londrangar – Þúfubjarg Cliff, Iceland
Hike to three destinations in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Malarrif an art deco light house, Londrangar a castle like lava formation, and Þúfubjarg the birding cliff – all within Snaefellsjokull National Park. This is an out and back walk totaling 2 … Continue reading
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The Black Pearl Beach: Djúpalónssandur, Iceland
On the rugged coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a black pebble beach laden with mystical lava formations, the scattered remains of a seventy-year-old shipwreck, and stones which will test your strength. Incredibly beautiful and endlessly interesting, Djúpalónssandur is located … Continue reading
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Svörtuloft Lighthouse of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
Located within Snæfellsjökull National Park in the westernmost tip of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a place of contrast: a bright orange lighthouse against black lava cliffs. The road becomes mighty bumpy as you traverse the lava field towards the end … Continue reading
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Kirkjufell: Iceland’s Church Mountain
The most recognizable images in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and one of the most iconic places in the entire country– Kirkjufell is a sight to behold. Kirkja translates to church in Icelandic, said to resemble a place of worship from a … Continue reading
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Exploring Stykkishólmur in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
The town of Stykkishólmur was named for the little island in front of its harbor called Stykkið, or the piece, in English. On the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, it is one of the biggest settlements in the area…but … Continue reading
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Gerðuberg Cliff: Iceland’s Fortress in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Long ago rivers of lava fell down the side of a cliff in a simultaneous showing, which cooled to form what we see today, the stark and imposing Gerðuberg. If you are heading into or out of the Snӕfellsnes Peninsula … Continue reading
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Soak in Snaefellsnes at Landbrotalaug Hot Spring, Iceland
Picture this: a personal sized hot pot with a view of the mountains in Iceland’s countryside. If you can find Landbrotalaug Hot Spring and luck is on your side, you will have a memory to last for a lifetime. The … Continue reading
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