Our Stories
Snæfellsnes is a place of dramatic landscapes, but also a warm and welcoming culture. We invite you to come and get to know us a little better, and find some inspiration for your next adventure.
The fishing industry has been a major part of the economy on Snæfellsnes Peninsula ever since the settlement of Iceland. In the past, fishing stations were scattered around the tip of the peninsula. The best… read more
The untouched nature of our home, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, leaves no one untouched. Home to natural wonders such as the Snæfellsjökull Glacier, Kirkjufell mountain and the archipelago of Breiðafjörður Bay. The variety is endless. Here… read more
The magical beauty of Snæfellsjökull has affected people spiritually, and has been an inspiration for novelists, painters, and other artists. The Icelandic Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness’s Under the Glacier takes place at the outskirts of… read more
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is known for its vivid wildlife. All around it and in the surrounding bays of Breiðafjörður and Faxaflói are prosperous fishing grounds that have sustained the population throughout the times. The peninsula… read more
The Snæfellsnes culinary trail offers destinations where food connoisseur / gastronomes can experience the food culture, food production, history and traditions and visit exciting restaurants with food from the Snæfellsnes region. You can visit participants… read more
Home of under 400 people, the small town of Hellissandur has earned the nickname of “The Street Art Capital of Iceland” due to the many murals found on various walls throughout the town. read more