Can I walk on the glacier by myself?

No, you should never walk on a glacier without proper equipment and a certified guide. Glaciers have hidden crevasses that are extremely dangerous.

What should I wear for a glacier hike?

Wear warm, layered clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, and sturdy hiking boots. Tour operators provide crampons and ice axes.

Are ice caves available year-round?

Natural ice caves are typically only accessible from November to March. Conditions vary each year.

Iceland/Things to Do/Snæfellsjökull

Snæfellsjökull

Glacier-capped stratovolcano in national park

Stuttlega

Heimsóknartími

2-5 hours with a guided tour

Besta árstíð

Summer (June-August) for glacier walks; winter for ice caves

Leiðarvísir

Guided tours required for glacier hiking. No solo glacier walking.

GPS

64.8083, -23.7779

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Um Snæfellsjökull

Glacier-capped stratovolcano in national park

Featured in Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth

Ferðir nálægt Snæfellsjökull

Snæfellsnes - Arnarstapi, Snæfellsjökull & Kirkjufell

Daytrips / TA Sport Travel · 11 hours

Frá 225,000 ISKSkoða ferð

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Day Tour

IceTrek ehf · 11 hours

Frá 220,000 ISKSkoða ferð

Private Snæfellsnes Peninsula Day Tour

Pickmeup · 10 hours

Frá 165,000 ISKSkoða ferð

Snæfellsjökull

North Ice · 6 hours

Frá 59,900 ISKSkoða ferð

Myndir

Myndavefur

Bakgrunnur

Saga og bakgrunnur

The glacier gained worldwide fame as the starting point of Jules Verne's 1864 novel 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'. Many people believe Snæfellsjökull is one of the world's seven main energy centers, attracting spiritual seekers from around the globe. The glacier has been retreating rapidly due to climate change. In 2001, the area became Iceland's first coastal national park.

Snæfellsjökull is a remarkable glacier in Iceland. Snæfellsjökull is a magnificent glacier located in West Iceland. This ancient ice mass is part of Iceland's iconic glacial landscape. Visitors can exp... Snæfellsjökull is Iceland's most mythologised glacier — a 1,446-metre volcanic peak capped in eternal ice at the tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Jules Verne chose it as the entrance to the centre of the Earth in his 1864 novel. New Age adherents ra. This location offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience Iceland's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Þjóðsögur

Saga og þjóðsögur

Snæfellsjökull is Iceland's most mythologised glacier — a 1,446-metre volcanic peak capped in eternal ice at the tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Jules Verne chose it as the entrance to the centre of the Earth in his 1864 novel. New Age adherents rank it as one of the world's seven energy centres. Scientists know it sits atop one of Iceland's most active volcanic systems, with the last eruption approximately 1,800 years ago. The glacier and surrounding lava fields have been a national park since 2001. On the rare clear days when the cloud lifts, the ice cap is visible from Reykjavík, 100 kilometres across the bay. The glacier is retreating: some glaciologists predict it will disappear within 100 years.

Visstu að?

One of Iceland's most mystical mountains

Staðbundin þjóðsaga

The Troll of Snæfellsjökull

An ancient tale speaks of a troll who once roamed Snæfellsjökull. The troll was caught by the rising sun while traveling home and turned to stone, becoming part of the landscape. Local people say you can still see the troll's silhouette in the mountain formation, forever frozen as a reminder to respect the power of daylight.

Menning

Sögur og þjóðsögur

Íslenskar sögur og þjóðsögur frá þessum slóðum

icelandic saga

Beruvíkurhraun

Beruvíkurhraun is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Bjarnar saga Hítdælakappa", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.

icelandic saga

Snjófell

Snjófell is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Bárðar saga Snæfellsáss", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.