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Introducing Snæfellsnes
Lush fjords, volcanic peaks, dramatic sea cliffs, sweeping golden beaches, a glistening icecap and Iceland’s newest national park make up the diverse and fascinating landscape of the 100km-long Snæfellsnes peninsula. The area is dominated by the icecap Snæfellsjökull, immortalised in Jules Verne’s fantasy tale Journey to the Centre of the Earth, but today it’s a lot more accessible. Good roads and regular buses mean that it’s an easy trip from Reykjavík and ideal for a short break, offering a cross section of the best Iceland has to offer in a very compact region.
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Most of Snæfellsnes’ inhabitants live on the rugged and mountainous north coast, with the national park protecting the western end of the peninsula. The area can get a bit of a hammering from the weather, so be prepared and bring your rain gear if you’re planning any outdoor activities.
Snæfellsnes is a Green Globe (www.greenglobe.org) community, dedicated to sustainable development for travel and tourism and committed to environmental protection.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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