One day: south coast first
- Morning drive from Reykjavik. See getting there.
- Búðir for the black church and the lava field.
- Arnarstapi: Gatklettur and the cliff path, and Hellnar if you have an hour.
- Lóndrangar and Djúpalónssandur on the western tip.
- Kirkjufell on the north coast, then back to Reykjavik.
Cut a stop rather than rush all of them. Weather can add an hour to the drive. Djúpalónssandur and Kirkjufell are the two that are worth protecting.
Two days: sleep in Arnarstapi
Day one: the south coast, Hellnar and a long evening on the cliffs. Day two: the glacier area (Snæfellsjökull), then the north coast and Kirkjufell on the way home. Where to stay.
No car
A guided tour does the loop for you, with a driver who knows which roads are open.
Read driving on Snæfellsnes before you set off, and check the forecast on the weather page.
Frequently asked questions
Can you see Snæfellsnes in one day from Reykjavik?
Yes, but it is a long day. Expect around 190 km each way to Arnarstapi. A guided day tour removes the driving, or you can do a shorter loop with a few stops.
How many days do you need on Snæfellsnes?
Two days is comfortable: one for the south coast around Arnarstapi and the glacier, one for the north coast with Kirkjufell and Grundarfjörður.
Which way round should I drive the peninsula?
Either works. Many people drive the south coast first, via Arnarstapi, and finish at Kirkjufell for the evening light, then return to Reykjavik.
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