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Snæfellsjokull glacier volcano on Snæfellsnes peninsula

Snæfellsjokull glacier volcano on Snæfellsnes peninsula Iceland

Snæfellsjökull is an active stratovolcano at the western end of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the ....

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Arnarstapi is a fishing hamlet at the foot of the low Mt. Stapafell on the southern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula.

The village of Arnarstapi in Snæfellsnes peninsula

Arnarstapi, often simply called Stapi, is a small harbour village on the southern side of ....

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All that remains of Budir’s former community is the black wooden church Búðakirkja

Black church at Budir in Snæfellsnes

Búðakirkja is a small black timber church standing in an old churchyard at Búðir on ....

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Hellnar cove in snæfellsnes

Hellnar beach cove in Snæfellsnes Iceland

Hellnar is a small coastal settlement on Snæfellsnes, known for the cove Baðstofa beneath the ....

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Kirkjufell is a majestic mountain located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland. The mountain rises to a height of 605 meters (2,008ft) and is a prominent landmark in the area.

Kirkjufell or Arrowhead mountain in Snæfellsnes peninsula

Kirkjufell is a 463-metre mountain beside Grundarfjörður on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. ....

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Lóndrangar is a pair of basalt volcanic plugs located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland.

Londrangar volcanic plugs in Snæfellsnes peninsula

Lóndrangar are two dramatic volcanic stacks on the south coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, rising ....

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Bjarnarfoss is a stunning two-tiered waterfall with a height of 80 meters (262 feet), the water plummets down into the lower part of the river of Bjarnará

Bjarnarfoss in Snæfellsnes west Iceland

Bjarnarfoss drops in two main stages from the cliffs below Mælifell on the south side ....

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Berserkjahraun is truly a marvel to behold. The 4,000-year-old lava field, located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland, is simply breathtaking.

Berserkjahraun lava field in Snæfellsnes Iceland

Berserkjahraun is a roughly 4,000-year-old lava field in Helgafellssveit on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, formed by ....

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Ölkelda is a natural spring that gives forth carbonated water rich in minerals. The water is believed to have healing properties and is said to be refreshing.

Ölkelda natural mineral spring in Snæfellsnes Iceland

Ölkelda is a naturally carbonated mineral spring on a working farm in Snæfellsnes. Its cold ....

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Saxhóll Volcanic crater

Saxhóll volcanic crater in Snæfellsnes Iceland

Saxhóll is a small volcanic crater inside Snæfellsjökull National Park, rising about 40 metres above ....

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Sönghellir cave

Sönghellir cave in Snæfellsnes west Iceland

Sönghellir — the Cave of Songs — is a small móberg cave on the southern ....

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Búðir's rich history is evident from the region's archaeological evidence showcasing some of the earliest human settlements in Iceland.

Búðir in Snæfellsnes peninsula Iceland

Búðir is a historic locality on the south coast of Snæfellsnes, surrounded by the protected ....

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Hraunlandarif is a golden beach located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. It is one of the few golden sand beaches in Iceland

Hraunlandarif red sand reef

Hraunlandarif is a shell-sand reef at Breiðavík on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Depending on light, moisture ....

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On this golden sand beach one can find vivid birdlife in the summer as well as common and grey seals resting on the rocky shore using seaweed for pillows

Ytri Tunga seal beach in Snæfellsnes

Ytri Tunga on the south coast of Snæfellsnes is one of Iceland’s most reliable places ....

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The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is an incredible creature that has managed to survive in Iceland's harsh environment for over 10,000 years.

Gestur the Arctic Fox in Snæfellsnes

Gestur was an Arctic fox encountered at Malarrif on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in November 2021. ....

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The most famous of these Svörtuloft locales is a magnificent 4-kilometer-long strip of jet-black sea cliffs located in the westernmost reaches of Snæfellsnes

Saxhólsbjarg, Nesbjarg and Svörtuloft lighthouse in Snæfellsnes

Saxhólsbjarg and Nesbjarg form a continuous line of black sea cliffs on the western edge ....

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Þúfubjarg is a stunning coastal cliff located on the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Svalþúfa and Þúfubjarg in Snæfellsnes peninsula

Svalþúfa and Þúfubjarg form a large móberg headland at the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. ....

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Stykkishólmur on Snæfellsnes peninsula

Stykkishólmur is the largest town on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and one of the few places ....

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Rauðfeldsgjá, known colloquially as Rauðfeldargjá, stands as a captivating natural wonder tucked away within Iceland's Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Rauðfeldargjá canyon in Snæfellsnes

Rauðfeldargjá is a narrow gorge cut into the mountainside on the south side of Snæfellsnes. ....

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Nestled within the rugged landscapes of Iceland's Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Malarrif beckons travelers with its rich history, breathtaking vistas, and abundance of natural wonders.

Malarrif in Snæfellsnes peninsula

Nestled within the rugged landscapes of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Malarrif beckons travelers with its rich ....

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