8 Nature & Parks in Snaefellsbaer That You Shouldn't Miss

January 18, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Discover the best top things to do in Snaefellsbaer, Iceland including Klukkufoss, Cave Vatnshellir, Rauofeldsgja, Skardsvik Beach, Bjarnarfoss, Berserkjahraun, Snaefellsjokull National Park, Lysuholslaug.
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1. Klukkufoss

Snaeffellsjokull National Park, Hellissandur, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Klukkufoss

Reviewed By majacobi2000 - Zwickau, Germany

It's worth the short off road drive to a tiny parking spot next to a picnic table. 15 min hike on a path that you might miss if there's much snow. Beautiful!

2. Cave Vatnshellir

Snaefellsbaer Iceland +354 665 2818 [email protected] http://vatnshellir.is/
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4.5 based on 443 reviews

Cave Vatnshellir

Follow the path of the lava flow, about 200 meters into the cave and 35 meters below the surface to see amazing colors and lava formations. The 8000 years old cave is located in Snaefellsjokull National Park, about 10 minute drive from Hellnar.

Reviewed By Ramona_P-B - Bulle, Switzerland

We went there spontaneously and it was just amazing. Walking through the caves with torches and being in total darkness for a short moment (just listening to the sound of the cave) was a great experience. Our guide was funny and very friendly and we would definitely recommend the visit.

3. Rauofeldsgja

Utnesvegur, Snaefellsbaer 360 Iceland
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Rauofeldsgja

Reviewed By dr_j_now - Germantown, United States

As some others have mentioned, even just hiking up to the crevice entrance is more challenging than it looks. Since it's just a steady incline with no breaks it can be tiring. You'll definitely want waterproof shoes to go beyond the entrance at all since you'll be walking through a stream of water. There were a decent number of people here on the day we visited, but it wasn't terribly crowded. There were definitely many more people outside than inside.

4. Skardsvik Beach

Hellissandur, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Skardsvik Beach

Reviewed By 873KimT873 - Cologne, Germany

I happened upon Skarðsvík Beach during my drive of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula while I was on my way to Svörtuloft Lighthouse. It really looks stunning to see a golden beach in a country full of black sand beaches, especially against the lava rocks background and the blue sea. It looked almost tropical. It was very peaceful to walk along the shoreline and watch the crashing waves. Just be careful if you are visiting at high tide and/or it is very windy.

5. Bjarnarfoss

Snaefellsbaer Iceland
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Bjarnarfoss

Reviewed By 538JoanneH - London, United Kingdom

We just spotted this from the road (like everyone else) so hopped out for a closer look. Two of us climbed the steep little path past the bridge viewpoint to get nearer the top - recommended if you have the time and agility and a waterproof coat! Otherwise you can see the falls well from the bottom. A good little stop on a Snaefellsnes road trip.

6. Berserkjahraun

near to the Stykkishólmur town, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Berserkjahraun

7. Snaefellsjokull National Park

Klettsbud 7, Hellissandur, Snaefellsbaer 360 Iceland +354 436 6860 [email protected] https://www.ust.is/english/snaefellsjokull-national-park/about-the-national-park/
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Snaefellsjokull National Park

The Visitor Center is located at Malarrif on the south part of the peninsula. We are open every day from 10 am - 17 pm. We give out information about the park and its many different and fun activities . We also do free hikes with a rangers at 13:00 every day from June 24th until August 14th.

Reviewed By BarryandNicolaG - Reading, United Kingdom

If you have the chance drive north from Reykjavik to Snaefellsjokull national park. Its about 2 hours. Do the loop road around the park for stunning views at every turn. Its all of Iceland wrapped up into 1 park. Stunning waterfalls, great coastal views, mountains, scenic roads, beach walks. Its go it all.

8. Lysuholslaug

356, Snaefellsnesvegur, Snaefellsbaer Iceland +354 435 6716
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Lysuholslaug

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