West
West Iceland spans from Borgarnes to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Roads along Snæfellsnes can be narrow with blind curves. Kirkjufell and the black church at Búðir are key destinations on the 200km loop.
Destinations in West
Borgarnes
Historic town in West Iceland. Gateway to Snæfellsnes. Settlement Center museum with Egil's Saga exhibition.
Kirkjufell
Church Mountain
Iceland's most photographed mountain. 463m church-shaped peak with Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall in the foreground. Game of Thrones filming location.
Grundarfjörður
Trading town on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Homeport near Kirkjufell mountain. Whale watching tours available.
Stykkishólmur
Charming fishing town on the north side of Snæfellsnes. Gateway to Flatey island in Breiðafjörður bay. Volcano museum.
Arnarstapi
Stapi
Fishing village on the south coast of Snæfellsnes. Basalt columns, Gatklettur stone arch, and hiking trails along the cliffs.
Búðir
Tiny settlement on Snæfellsnes with iconic black church (Búðakirkja). Set in a lava field near the coast.
Snæfellsnes
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Peninsula in West Iceland. Snæfellsjökull glacier volcano, black churches, basalt cliffs, seal watching. Often called 'Iceland in Miniature'.
Hellnar
Historic fishing village on Snæfellsnes. Once the largest port on the peninsula. Beautiful coastal walking trail to Arnarstapi.
Djúpalónssandur
Black pebble beach on Snæfellsnes with shipwreck remains from British trawler. Four lifting stones test your strength.
Hraunfossar
Lava Falls
Series of waterfalls where crystal clear water springs from a lava field into the Hvítá river. Near Barnafoss. West Iceland.
Deildartunguhver
Europe's most powerful hot spring. 180 litres/second of 97°C water. Powers geothermal heating for nearby towns.
Glymur
Iceland's second-tallest waterfall at 198m. Located at the end of Hvalfjörður fjord. 2-hour hike with river crossing and cave tunnel.