Snaefellsjokull National Park Tours and Tickets

Snaefellsjokull National Park is in the far west of Iceland on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. It’s approximately 74 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of the capital, Reykjavik. You can travel to it by car or on a guided tour. The 82 bus travels between towns on the peninsula and stops at the park.

The Snaefellsjokull Glacier is the best-known attraction in Snaefellsjokull National Park: a stratovolcano that visitors can summit. Vatnshellir Cave, Berserkjahraun lava field, and the Svödufoss waterfall are also natural highlights. The Malarrif Lighthouse is one of the few man-made attractions in Snaefellsjokull National Park.

Snaefellsjokull National Park is great for bird-watching, as there are dozens of species to spot, including the white-tailed eagle, arctic tern, razorbill, and black guillemots. The park is also home to seals, foxes, and minks, and it’s a great place for whale-watching if you’re visiting from around March to September.

Yes, the volcano in Snaefellsjokull National Park is considered geologically active. Its last eruption was approximately 1,800 years ago; a volcano is considered active if it has erupted within the previous 10,000 years. Snaefellsjokull is just one of more than 30 active volcanoes in Iceland.

Yes, there are many guided tours available for exploring Snaefellsjokull National Park, both group and private options. Many operators run tours year-round, either visiting the park and its highlights or stopping at multiple attractions. Some full-day excursions include round-trip transportation from Reykjavik.

No, there is no entrance fee for Snaefellsjokull National Park. This park is open year-round with no opening or closing hours. However, the visitor center has limited hours and is only open in the summer. Although the park stays open, camping is not permitted.