
Arctic Tern Nesting areas on Snæfellsnes
Arnarstapi, Iceland, Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi and Rif on Snaefellsnes are key nesting areas for Arctic terns. Known as kría in Icelandic, because of its call, this dainty seabird has one of the longest migrations of any bird, experienc...

Raudfeldsgja (Rauðfeldsgjá) Ravine
Rauðfeldsgjá, Iceland, Snæfellsbær
Around 12km west of Budir, a narrow chasm Raudfeldsgja, cuts deep into the flank of Botnsfjall mountain. It is possible to walk into the ravine but beware as elves are said to live here! The ravine is...

Langjokull (Langjökull) Ice Cave
Langjökull, Iceland, Borgarfjörður
The Langjokull ice cave is Iceland’s newest tourist attraction. You’ll travel onto the icecap by 8WD truck to reach the entrance to the ice cave then embark on an amazing journey inside Iceland’s seco...

Grundarfjordur (Grundarfjörður)
Grundarfjörður, Iceland, Grundarfjörður
Grundarfjordur is a working fishing town that makes a little pretense at being more. Those in the know flock here for the puffin trips in summer and in winter for the aurora borealis and the chance of...

Ondverdanes (Öndverðarnes) The Tip of Snaefellsnes
Ondverdanes lighthouse, Snæfellsbær
Ondverdarnes lighthouse marks the westernmost tip of Snaefellsnes and is a dramatic spot where rugged lava meets the ocean. Until 1945 there was a farm here and remains of its turf buildings can be s...

Hellnar and Arnastapi coastal walk
Arnarstapi, Iceland, Snæfellsbær
An easy and very scenic coastal path runs between Hellnar and Arnarstapi (4km). This used to be the main route between the two villages and over the centuries a path has formed in the lava field. Now...

Into the Glacier - Ice Cave in Langjokull (Langjökull)
Langjökull, Iceland, Borgarnes
Excursion provided by: Into the Glacier The Langjokull ice cave is a unique and magical glacier experience. Travel onto the ice cap by 8WD truck to reach the entrance to the ice cave inside Europe'...

Into the Glacier - Ice Cave in Langjokull
Langjökull, Iceland, Borgarfjörður
Excursion provided by: Into the Glacier The Langjokull ice cave is a unique and magical glacier experience. Travel onto the ice cap by 8WD truck to reach the entrance to the ice cave inside Europe'...