Things to do in Snaefellsbaer, West Region: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

March 31, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in Snaefellsbaer, Iceland including Londrangar Basalt Cliffs, Rauofeldsgja, Saxholl Crater, Svortuloft Lighthouse, Olkelda Mineral Spring.
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1. Londrangar Basalt Cliffs

Roadnumber 574, Hellissandur, Snaefellsbaer 360 Iceland http://www.west.is/SeeDo/ViewAttraction/londrangar-basalt-cliffs
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Londrangar Basalt Cliffs

Reviewed By Allkuans - Singapore, Singapore

Most people would recommend this hike in one direction or the other. The most useful advice I found was parking at Malarrif and then do a return hike, ie, Malarrif-Londragar-Malarrif. However, I modified this slightly and this is my suggestion (if you are driving from Arnapstapi): 1. Park at Londrangar, walk to the viewing platform to see the basalt cliffs. 2. Drive a short distance further on to Malarrif, visit the excellent Tourist Information Centre. The toilet is open 24 hours. 3. Walk towards Londrangar as far as you wish to view the basalt cliffs, depending on your time availability. 4. Do a walk along the Malarrif beach as well. We

2. Rauofeldsgja

Utnesvegur, Snaefellsbaer 360 Iceland
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Rauofeldsgja

Reviewed By dr_j_now - Germantown, United States

As some others have mentioned, even just hiking up to the crevice entrance is more challenging than it looks. Since it's just a steady incline with no breaks it can be tiring. You'll definitely want waterproof shoes to go beyond the entrance at all since you'll be walking through a stream of water. There were a decent number of people here on the day we visited, but it wasn't terribly crowded. There were definitely many more people outside than inside.

3. Saxholl Crater

Route 574, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
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4.0 based on 160 reviews

Saxholl Crater

Reviewed By john_carsley - Vancouver, Canada

Right off the highway, handily supplied with metal stairs (not at all steep), it’s a worthwhile stop, both for the crater, and the fabulous views. Wear your windbreaker and hat, it’s always windy.

4. Svortuloft Lighthouse

Svortuloft, The Snæfellsjökull National Park, Hellissandur, Snaefellsbaer Iceland http://hiticeland.com/places_and_photos_from_iceland/sv%C3%B6rtuloft-at-sn%C3%A6fellsnes-peninsula
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Svortuloft Lighthouse

Reviewed By 873KimT873 - Cologne, Germany

I wanted to visit Svörtuloft, also called Skálasnagaviti during my drive of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The drive there was somewhat rough and bumpy and I was glad I had a car with higher ground clearance, although there were several smaller cars that also braved the access road. The lighthouse is painted a bright orange and looks great against the lava field and the ocean background. I was lucky with the weather and saw it in beautiful sunshine. There are also a table and benches for a picknick. Well worth the detour if you have a sturdy car and/or don't mind the bumpy road.

5. Olkelda Mineral Spring

Road Number 54 Olkelda Farm, Snaefellsbaer 311 Iceland
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Olkelda Mineral Spring

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