Snæfellsjökull National Park | |
Location ![]() | |
Area type | National Park |
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State | Iceland |
Surface | 170 km² |
Foundation year | 2001 |
Institutional website | |
The Snaefellsjokull National Park is located in theWestern Iceland.
To know
This park is located on the Snæfellsnes peninsula; was established in 2001 around the Snæfellsjökull volcano, which has a peak covered with perennial snow and a frozen crater.
How to get
By car
It is about a two-hour drive from Reykjavík.
Permits / Rates
How to get around
What see
Djúpalónssandur
- Dritvík. Dritvík was once an important port, particularly for fishing boats.
- Djúpalónssandur. on the black sand beach Djúpalónssandur there are still the four stones that were used to evaluate the strength of the aspiring sailors. It also has interesting cliffs.
What to do
Shopping
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
It is necessary to inquire in advance about the weather conditions, especially for glacier tours.
How to keep in touch
Around
Other projects
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