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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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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.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

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Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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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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Jokulhals Mountain Pass – Snaefellsjokull

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.8057023° N 23.7730967° W
Hiking time:
Difficulty: easy
Length: km
Elevation: m
Highest Point: m


Jokulhals Snæfellsjokull

The mountain pass Jokulhals touches the eastern edge of the Snaefell’s Glacier on the Snaefell’s Peninsula. A road across it, which is only passable during summer, connects the hamlet Arnarstapi and the fishing village Olafsvik. Hikers also use it for a 4-5 hours’ walk across and those who want to climb or drive in snowmobiles or on snow scooters to the top of the glacier, drive up from either village.

In 1937 pumice mining started near the edge of the glacier and an open pipeline was built all the way down to the small harbour at Arnarstapi. The pumice was floated down with water and ground down by the harbour before it was shipped to Reykjavik or directly abroad.

Jokulhals in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Visit West Iceland

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Jokulhals Mountain Pass – Snaefellsjokull

Arnarstapi Snaefellsnes
Hellnar
Hellissandur-Rif
Olafsvik
National Park Snaefellsjokull
Bulandshofdi
Snaefellnes glacier
Djupalon & Dritvik Coves
Gufuskalar
Holaholar
Laugarbrekka
Hiking in Arnarstapi
Snaefellsnes Volcanoes
Rjukandi Power Plant
Oxl, Axlar-Bjorn serial killers of Iceland,
Ingjaldsholl Church
GOLF CLUB JOKULL Golf Course Frodarvollur
MARITIME MUSEUM HELLISSANDUR
Pakkhus museum in Olafsvik
OLAFSVIK SWIMMING POOL
FRODA
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
Malarrif

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Jokulhals Mountain Pass – Snaefellsjokull

Olafsvik
Holaholar
Hiking in Hellnar
Hiking in Arnarstapi
Hiking trails in National Park Snaefellsjokull
Rjukandi Power Plant
Ingjaldsholl Church
MIDHUSAVATN
GOLF CLUB JOKULL Golf Course Frodarvollur
MARITIME MUSEUM HELLISSANDUR
Pakkhus museum in Olafsvik
OLAFSVIK SWIMMING POOL
Vatnshellir Lava cave
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
Malarrif

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Jokulhals Mountain Pass – Snaefellsjokull 954

Camping in Hellissandur
Camping in Snaefellsjokull National Park
Camping in Olafsvik
Hotel Center Arnarstapi
Fosshotel Hellnar Islandshotel
Apartment Fell Arnarstapi
Hostel Freezer Hellissandur

Links in Jokulhals Mountain Pass – Snaefellsjokull