Snæfellsnes Peninsula
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Northern Coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula: A roadtrip
On a trip to Iceland I was fortunate to be able to spend two weeks there. Part of the two weeks included the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, some of which I have posted about in previous posts. This post is focused more on the scenery and the driving, especially of the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula,…
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Kirkjufell: “Arrow Mountain” from Game of Thrones
Situated on the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is Kirkjufell, a mountain that even many people who have never come to Iceland are familiar with. To these people, it is known as Arrow Mountain. Kirkjufell is a nearly perfectly triangular (from certain angles, or cylindrical from others) mountain that is its own peninsula off…
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Ytri Tunga: A Permanent Seal Colony in Iceland
When you think of Iceland and animals, do you think of seals? Well you should because on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland lives one of Iceland’s permanent seal colonies: Ytri Tunga. Located near Guesthouse Hof (our accommodation), Ytri Tunga is a sandy stony beach that is known for one thing and one thing only:…
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Malariff Lighthouse: Majestic White Giant overlooking the Cliffs
Located on the edge of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Snæfellsjökull National Park near Lóndrangar, Malariff Lighthouse stands on the southwestern coastal cliffs. Overlooking the ocean, it not only offers beautiful views of Snæfellsjökull (the active volcano with a glacier on top) in any weather but also stands near one of the early settlements of the…
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Lóndrangar: Rock Pinnacles Overlooking Cliffs
Located at the end of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Lóndrangar is a pair of rock pinnacles, sentinals sitting on the edge of a cliff. Part of Snæfellsjökull National Park, it is an excellent part of any day- or multi-day trip to this area. Lóndrangar is a set of volcanic plugs of basalt rock that have appeared…
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Dritvik Djúpalónssandur: Black Lava Beach and Cove (Iceland)
In Snæfellsjökull National Park on the western coast is one of Iceland’s iconic black sand beaches: Dritvik Djúpalónssandur – Black Lava Pearl Beach. Dritvik Djúpalónssandur refers to two separate things: Dritvik is the cove and Djúpalónssandur is the beach, although the name refers to several deep lagoons that are just slightly inland. Dritvik Djúpalónssandur is…
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Svörtuloft Lighthouse: Orange Lighthouse on a Black Background (Iceland)
If you like lighthouses and/or enjoy Halloween, then Svörtuloft Lighthouse on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula might be the place for you. Located on the western edge of the peninsula, it offers some beautiful views of the ocean as well as Snæfellsjökull, the active volcano with a glacier that gives the Snæfellsjökull National Park its name. Located…
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Skarðsvík Beach: One of Iceland’s Few non-Black Beaches
Skarðsvík Beach is located on the northwestern end of Iceland’s Snæfellesnes Peninsula overlooking the ocean. While most of the beaches in Iceland are made up of volcanic rock, and are therefore blacks, dark browns and bits of red, Skarðsvík Beach is one of the few “blonde” beaches, meaning that the sand has a golden brown…
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Snæfellsnesvegur View Point: Views from a Mountain Pass (Iceland)
Route 54 – the main road around the Snæfellsnes peninsula – goes through the mountains that give the peninsula its name. Similar to places like Rest and Be Thankful, on this mountain pass are two pull off areas where you can look down the valley. This view captures not only the mountains and valley that…
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Búðakirkja: Black Church on a Gorgeous Mountainous Background (Iceland)
Búðakirkja – the Black Church – is located on Iceland’s Snæfellnes Peninsula and is the iconic black church on the island. While you can find the rainbow of colours of other churches, Búðakirkja is completely black. This is very much in stark contrast to the landscape consisting of multicoloured mountains, fluffy white and grey clouds,…
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Guesthouse Hof: Cabins overlooking the Ocean on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula (Iceland)
About Guesthouse Hof Guesthouse Hof is an acommodation comprising apartments and standalone cabins. Offering accommodation for 2 people per cabin and many more for the apartments, it sits on a desolate, very windswept coast. It advertises itself as having WiFi for all accommodation and hot tubs for the apartments. It also says that: Popular activities…
