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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Recreation

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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Hiking in Arnarstapi

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.7702031° N 23.6211189° W
Hiking time: Various
Difficulty: moderate
Length: Various km
Elevation: Various m
Highest Point: Various m


The main hiking routes in the Nature Reserves are marked. Organized walking tours under the guidance of a warden are on offer during summer.
It is possible to walk from the Budir Nature Reserve to the beach at Arnarstapi and Hellnar. Hikers should assume 6-8 hours for this walk.

Arnarstapi – Cliff Solvahamar

An old route lies along the Solvahamar cliff to the foot of the glacier, the site of the Solvhamar ruins, which are protected by the National Museum of Iceland. A walk from Arnarstapi to Solvahamar takes less than an hour and is never a disappointment.

Arnarstapi – Hellnar

The lava field between Arnarstapi and Hellnar, all the way from the sea up to the glacier, is called Hellnahraun. A trail called Nedstavatn lies across the lava along the beach. From the clear path it is amazing to watch the never-ending sculptures of nature and strange landscapes. This walk takes a good hour.

Just above Hellnar is lake Bardarlaug, an explosive crater from the close of the last glacial epoch. The crater was protected as a national treasure in 1980.

East of lake Bardarlaug are the ruins of the ancient Laugarbrekka, a former parliamentary site. Gudrun Thorbjarnardottir, one of the most widely travelled women of her time, was born here (the earlier Saga Period).

West of the Hnausahraun lava field the Raudfeldsgja ravine cuts into the east side of Mt. Botnsfjall. The river Sleggjubeina runs along the bottom of the ravine. There is a short walk from the road to the ravine.

Hiking in Arnarstapi Area:
Hiking time: Various
Difficulty: moderate
Length: Various km
Elevation: Various m
Highest Point: Various m

Photo Credit: Visit West Iceland

Arnarstapi in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Hiking in Arnarstapi

Arnarstapi
Hellnar
Budir
Grundarfjordur
Hellissandur-Rif
Olafsvik
National Park Snaefellsjokull
Bulandshofdi
Helgrindur
Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
Snaefellnes glacier
Djupalon & Dritvik Coves
Gufuskalar
Holaholar
Jokulhals Mountain Pass - Snaefellsjokull
Laugarbrekka
Snaefellsnes Volcanoes
Rjukandi Power Plant
Oxl, Axlar-Bjorn serial killers of Iceland,
Olkelda Spring
Ingjaldsholl Church
Map of Snaefellsnes Area
GOLF CLUB JOKULL Golf Course Frodarvollur
GOLF CLUB VESTARR Golf Course Bararvollur
MARITIME MUSEUM HELLISSANDUR
Grundarfjordur swimming pool
GRUNDARFJORDUR INFORMATION CENTER
Pakkhus museum in Olafsvik
OLAFSVIK SWIMMING POOL
FRODA
KVIABRYGGJA
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
Malarrif
Grundarfoss

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Hiking in Arnarstapi

Holaholar
Jokulhals Mountain Pass - Snaefellsjokull
Hiking in Hellnar
Hiking trails in National Park Snaefellsjokull
Rjukandi Power Plant
Ingjaldsholl Church
LYSA CATCHMENT AREA
MIDHUSAVATN
ALAVATN
LAROS
GOLF CLUB JOKULL Golf Course Frodarvollur
GOLF CLUB VESTARR Golf Course Bararvollur
MARITIME MUSEUM HELLISSANDUR
Grundarfjordur swimming pool
GRUNDARFJORDUR INFORMATION CENTER
Pakkhus museum in Olafsvik
OLAFSVIK SWIMMING POOL
Vatnshellir Lava cave
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
Malarrif
Grundarfoss

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Hiking in Arnarstapi 954

Camping in Hellissandur
Camping in Grundarfjordur
Camping in Snaefellsjokull National Park
Camping in Olafsvik
Hotel Center Arnarstapi
Fosshotel Hellnar Islandshotel
Cottages Dis Grundarfjordur
Guesthouse Helgrindur Grundarfjordur
Apartment Fell Arnarstapi
Guesthouse Sudur-bar Grundarfjordur
Hostel Freezer Hellissandur
Hotel Budir

Links in Hiking in Arnarstapi