Berserkjahraun

Snæfellsnes Peninsula


About 15km west of the intersection of Rte 54 and Rte 56 lies the dramatic, spiky lava field at Berserkjahraun (Berserkers’ lava field). Crowned by looming mountains, this lunar landscape gets its name from Eyrbyggja Saga.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Snæfellsnes Peninsula attractions

1. Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum

1.79 MILES

The farmstead at Bjarnarhöfn is the region’s leading producer of hákarl (fermented shark meat), a traditional Icelandic dish. The museum has exhibits on…

2. Helgafell

7.37 MILES

About 5km south of Stykkishólmur, the holy mountain Helgafell (73m) was once venerated by worshippers of the god Þór. Although quite small, the mountain…

3. Viewing Disc

8.82 MILES

Get a 360 degree view of town and the fjords from this viewing disc marked with local landmarks.

4. Stykkishólmskirkja

9.02 MILES

Stykkishólmur's futuristic church, designed by Jón Haraldsson, has a sweeping bell tower that looks like a whale vertebra. The interior features hundreds…

5. Library of Water

9.07 MILES

For relaxing views of town and bay, head up the hill to the Library of Water. This window-lined space showcases an installation by American artist Roni…

6. Volcano Museum

9.07 MILES

The Volcano Museum, housed in Stykkishólmur's old cinema, is the brainchild of vulcanologist Haraldur Sigurðsson, and features art depicting volcanoes,…

7. Norska Húsið

9.09 MILES

Stykkishólmur’s quaint maritime charm comes from the cluster of wooden warehouses, shops and homes around the town’s harbour. Most date back about 150…

8. Súgandisey

9.31 MILES

The basalt island Súgandisey features a scenic lighthouse and grand views across Breiðafjörður. Reach it via the causeway at Stykkishólmur harbour.