Snaefellsjokull is a glacier-capped volcano at the western tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. It stands at the heart of the Snaefellsjokull National Park. The white cone can be seen from far away, including across the bay from Reykjavik on clear days.
The glacier-capped volcano
Snaefellsjokull is a stratovolcano with an ice cap on top, and it last erupted long ago. The ice cap can be climbed with guides in the right conditions.
A landmark and a legend
It is the setting for the start of Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth. The mountain has long been regarded as a place of mystery and energy in local culture.
Visiting Snaefellsjokull and Snaefellsnes tours
A road runs around the base of the mountain within the national park. The park visitor centre is at Malarrif on the southern coast. You can compare Snaefellsnes tours to see the current options.
Estimate the road time
Use the Driving Distance Calculator to work out how much driving time to allow around Snaefellsjokull glacier volcano in West Iceland.
