Arnarstapi Coastal Village

About Arnarstapi Coastal Village

Arnarstapi is a tiny fishing village on the southern coast of Snæfellsnes at the edge of Snæfellsjökull National Park. It's famous for its dramatic basalt sea cliffs, sea arches and natural harbour carved by volcanic rock. A scenic coastal walking path leads 2.5 km to the nearby village of Hellnar, passing lava formations, rock pools and seabird colonies. A large statue of the half-man, half-troll figure Bárður Snæfellsás guards the harbour.

Did You Know?

✔Arnarstapi Coastal Village is one of Iceland's many spectacular natural features
✔Iceland's position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge creates extraordinary geological diversity
✔The country experiences continuous volcanic and geothermal activity