From Budir you can walk to Budaklettur, an 88m hillock that is actually the side of the mossy crater that produced the lava flow surrounding it. Just west of it is Budahellir, a 40m long lava tube. Th...

Just west of Hellnar village you’ll come across the sign Laugabrekka, and a short detour leads to Gudridarlundur, a memorial to Gudridur Þorbjarnardottir who was born there. Gudridur was the most w...

The Church of Reykholt was built in 1886-1887 and was restored as close to its original form as possible from 2001-2006. Reykholt Church is beautifully proportioned, with fine ornament at door and win...

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It is a beautiful drive over Frodarheidi through magnificent mountain scenery. This route lies east of Snaefellsjokull, near the tip of Snaefellsnes, and connects the north and south coasts of the pen...

A lofty clifftop vantage frames a mesmerizing view along the coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula near Hellnar, dominated by a pair of basalt columns over 60m tall. Stories of trolls abound.

Mt Skessuhorn ‘Trollwife’s Horn’ forms an impressive backdrop to the setting of Iceland's Agricultural College and museum.  The museum traces the development of farming during the 19th and 20th cen...

Historic hiking trail with interesting farming relics from Husafell. 2.5km / 45 mins  

An enjoyable walk along both sides of the canyon up to a scenic viewpoint, passing sculptures by Pall Guðmundsson. 5km / 2hrs  

A charming small town and popular detour for those looking to explore a slice of the west coast. A town of 7,000 people, Akranes is a classic fishing port that is peaceful, friendly and home to a wond...