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 Earth Check(www.earthcheck.org) community, dedicated to sustainable development for travel and tourism and committed to environmental protection.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2011
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Re: Day trips from Reykjavik
by iheartreykjavik 10 September 2011
This page has a bunch of day tours from Reykjavík, can give you an idea as to what to do http://www.hostel.is/Tours/ The Blue Lagoon…
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RE: Just finishing up my itinerary to Iceland!
by Bjoern 06 September 2011
When is this going to happen. Since you do (Greenlandic?) dog sledging in Iceland I guess in the winter. Have you thought into you plannign…
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RE: Just finishing up my itinerary to Iceland!
by Icexpat 06 September 2011
Snæfellsnes is definitely doable as a day trip but it's a long one depending on how often you stop. I went with my extremely thorough…
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