Hellnar is a tiny fishing village on the western tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, below the Snaefellsjokull glacier. About 10 people live there year round.
What and where Hellnar is
Hellnar sits on the western tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, below the Snaefellsjokull glacier. It is a tiny fishing village with about 10 year-round residents.
A very old fishing village
Hellnar has been a fishing station since at least the mid-1500s. In the 17th century, it was one of the larger settlements on the southern Snaefellsnes coast.
The coastal path to Arnarstapi
A marked coastal path links Hellnar with the neighbouring village of Arnarstapi. The route is about 2.5 kilometres and takes roughly 45 to 60 minutes one way.
This stretch of coast has been a protected nature reserve since 1979.
Badstofa sea cave
Near the shore is Badstofa, a sea cave known for colours that shift green and blue as the light and tide change.
Visiting Hellnar on Snaefellsnes
Hellnar is on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. For route options that include this area, compare Snaefellsnes tours.
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