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The Top 16 Natural Monuments in Snæfellsbær

Snæfellsbær’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 16

beautiful natural monuments in Snæfellsbær. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

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Gatklettur ("Hellnar Arch") is a famous naturally formed stone arch found between the villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You can even walk on the rock gate.

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Djúpalónssandur — Black Sand Beach

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This wonderful beach consists of black sand and perfectly round black pebbles. The name means "sand of the deep lagoon", because nearby is the "deep lagoon" or Djúpalón. Despite its name, the lagoon is only five meters deep.

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Midgja Sea Cliffs and Seabird Colony

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Most impressive, however, are the perpendicular rock holes, which are connected to the sea and are chosen as a favorite nesting place by the screeching seagulls. They are indicated with signs, Loch Midgja gives a good view into the depths.

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Lóndrangar Rock Formations

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On the south coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula are two natural volcanic vents, the Lóndrangar. In the vernacular, the high chimney is called the "Christian pillar" and the smaller "pagan …

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Bjarnarfoss Waterfall

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Nice waterfall, easy to reach

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Svöðufoss Waterfall

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The around 1.6 km long road to the waterfall parking lot got a few potholes and you have to drive carefully on a few stretches, the parking itself is big …

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Trail to Djúpalónssandur Beach

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At the foot of the mighty Snæfellsjökull lies the beach section Djúpalónssandur. The dark beach was created by a volcanic eruption, whose lava flowed almost to the sea. But the …

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Thufubjarg Cliffs and Londrangar Sea Stacks

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Lóndrangar consists of two stone columns that rise from the sea on the south side of the peninsula. The largest is 75 m high, the smallest 61 m. They are …

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Skarðsvík Beach

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Beautiful sandy beach at low tide or when the tide hits the rocks.
Definitely worth a little stop. Seating is available otherwise there are beautiful places on the rocks.

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Saxhóll Crater

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Extremely windy, but if you're in the area you should take the climb, the view is great!

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