Snaefellsjokull – Iceland’s Newest National Park

The youngest of Iceland’s three national parks in Iceland offers visitors an opportunity to, not only explore nature, but also learn about ancient fishing traditions.

Created in June of 2001, Snaefellsjokull National Park was established to protect the unique nature of the area and important historical sites as well as making traveling in the remote region easier and more accessible. The park is named after its main attraction — the Snaefellsjokull glacier — and it’s the only Icelandic national park that extends from mountain summits to the sea.

From May to September, travelers can get advice, maps, weather reports and other information at the park’s two visitor centers. Malarrif Visitor Center offers an interesting exhibition about nature and fishing relics. Hellissand Visitor Center, which reopened in 2023, has exhibits and a small restaurant where visitors can get refreshments.

Snaefellsjokull offers a wide range of activities from horseback riding tours that can last several days to hikes across its namesake glacier.

Iceland ProTravel can arrange all aspects of a visit to Snaefellsjokull and offers detailed information about the park’s geology, history, flora and fauna, and nearby sights at:

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