Volcano · West Iceland

Snæfellsjökull

mountain in Iceland

Snæfellsjökull, Iceland
Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · CC BY 2.0

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.

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Quick facts

  • Snæfellsjökull is 199 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 19 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.6 km away.
  • Snæfellsjökull rises to 1,446 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Snæfellsjökull is Ólafsvík.
  • Snæfellsjökull is a volcano in West Iceland.
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The facts

Snæfellsjökull: The facts
Elevation1,446 m
Nearest townÓlafsvík
From Reykjavík199 km by road, about 3 h 19 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.8071° N, 23.7762° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

The nearest road is about 2.6 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Snæfellsjökull?

Snæfellsjökull is a volcano in West Iceland. It rises to 1,446 metres above sea level.

Where is Snæfellsjökull?

Snæfellsjökull is at 64.8071° N, 23.7762° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Ólafsvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Vegamannahellir, a cave about 4.5 km away in a straight line.

How far is Snæfellsjökull from Reykjavík?

Snæfellsjökull is 199 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 19 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.6 km away.

How do I get to Snæfellsjökull?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Snæfellsjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ólafsvík.

Does it cost anything to visit Snæfellsjökull?

We have not verified a fee for Snæfellsjökull. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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