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West Iceland

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Circle the glacier peninsula through coastal villages and sculpted lava shores.

  • 2 days
  • Round trip from Borgarnes
Open in the plannerGuide at Visit West Iceland

A full loop from Borgarnes, including the coast around Snæfellsjökull.

The stops

  1. BorgarnesStart · West Iceland
  2. BúðirCulture · 30 min visit

    Pause in the coastal landscape around Búðir on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

  3. ArnarstapiNature · 1 hr visit

    Walk the coastal paths around Arnarstapi's rock formations and harbour.

  4. DjúpalónssandurNature · 1 hr visit

    Follow the path down to a pebble beach framed by dark lava formations.

  5. Hellissandur45 min stop
  6. Kirkjufell · waterfall viewpointNature · 45 min visit

    Stop for views of Kirkjufell and its surrounding coastal landscape.

  7. Stykkishólmur60 min stop
  8. BorgarnesBack where you started

Durations are planning suggestions. Driving times depend on the season and road conditions; the planner calculates the drive for your version of the route.

Places on this route

CultureBúðir30 min visitNatureArnarstapi1 hr visitNatureDjúpalónssandur1 hr visitNatureKirkjufell mountain45 min visit

More longer trips

1–2 days · one wayGlaciers & LagoonsContinue east from Vík for glacier walks, drifting ice, and the harbour at Höfn.2 daysThe Diamond CircleA northern loop of canyon trails, powerful waterfalls, and the Mývatn landscape.7–10 daysAround Iceland · Ring RoadA complete circuit from the south coast through the Eastfjords and back across the north.