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About Snæfellsnes Peninsula Scenic Drive
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula offers one of Iceland's most varied and rewarding scenic drives — a roughly 200 km circuit around the peninsula taking in black sand …
The south side is more dramatic; the north side passes the famous Kirkjufell and Berserkjahraun.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Scenic Drive is a point of interest in west-iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula offers one of Iceland's most varied and rewarding scenic drives — a roughly 200 km circuit around the peninsula taking in black sand beaches, glacier views, fishing villages, sea cliffs, lava fields, waterfalls and one of the world's most iconic mountains. The drive can be done in a long day from Reykjavík (3.5 hours each way) but is best enjoyed over 2 days. The south side is more dramatic; the north side passes the famous Kirkjufell and Berserkjahraun.
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The drive can be done in a long day from Reykjavík (3.5 hours each way) but is best enjoyed over 2 days.
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Culture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi 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.
Bárðarlaug
Bárðarlaug 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.
Barnaá
Barnaá 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.
Breiðavík
Breiðavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Eyrbyggja saga, Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
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