- Visiting Iceland
- Travel Information
- FAQ
- Protected Areas
- Westfjords
- Breidafjordur
- Dynjandi in Arnarfjordur
- About the area
- Access and services
- Pay for parking
- Nature
- Culture and history
- Drone use at Dynjandi
Dynjandi in Arnarfjordur - Flatey in Breidafjordur
- Hornstrandir
- Hrisey, Reykholahreppur
- Látrabjarg
- For seafarers
Látrabjarg - Surtarbrandsgil
- Vatnsfjordur
Westfjords - North West
- North East
- Boggvistadafjall
- Dettifoss and a row of waterfalls
- Dimmuborgir
- Public park in Glerardalur
- Reservation in Svarfadardalur
- Godafoss in Thingeyjarsveit
- Hraun in Oxnadalur
- Hverastrytur in Eyjafjordur
- Hverfjall
- Krossanesborgir
- Myvatn and Laxa
- Seljahjallagil
- Skutustadagigar
- Vatnajokull National Park
- Vestmannsvatn
North East - West
- Andakill
- Bardarlaug, Snaefellsbaer
- Blautos and Innstavogsnes
- Breidafjordur
- Budahraun
- Einkunnir, Borgarbyggd
- Eldborg in Hnappadalur
- Geitland, Borgarbyggd
- Grabrokargigar, Borgarbyggd
- Grunnafjordur
- Hraunfossar, Borgarbyggd
- Husafellsskogur, Borgarbyggd
- Kalmanshellir
- Melrakkaey
- Stedji (Staupasteinn)
- The coast by Stapi and Hellnir
- Vatnshornsskogur, Skorradalur
- Snaefellsjokull National Park
West - Search by name
- East
- South West
- Akurey
- Alafoss, Mosfellsbaer
- Astjorn, Hafnarfjordur
- Astjorn and Asfjall, Hafnarfjordur
- Bakkatjorn, Seltjarnarnes
- Blafjoll Public Park
- Borgir, Kopavogur
- Bringur, Mosfellsdalur
- Burfell, Gardabaer
- Eldborg in Blafjoll
- Eldborg in Geitahlid
- Eldey, Reykjanesbaer
- The shore by Kasthusatjorn
- Fossvogsbakkar, Reykjavik
- Gardahraun, Gardabaer
- Galgahraun, Gardabaer
- Grotta, Seltjarnarnes
- Hamarinn, Hafnarfjordur
- Haubakkar, Reykjavik
- Hleinar, Hafnarfjordur
- Hlid, Alftanes
- Hvaleyrarlon and Hvaleyrarhofdi
- Kaldarhraun and Gjarnar
- Kasthusatjorn, Alftanes
- Laugaras, Reykjavik
- Litluborgir, Hafnarfjordur
- Raudholar, Reykjavik
- Reykjanes Public Park
- Skerjafjordur, Gardabaer
- Skerjafjordur, Kopavogur
- Stekkjarhraun, Hafnarfjordur
- Trollaborn, Lækjarbotnar
- Tungufoss, Mosfellsbaer
- Valhusahaed, Seltjarnarnes
- Varmarosar, Mosfellsbaer
- Vifilsstadavatn, Gardabaer
- Vigholar, Kopavogur
South West - South
- Alftaversgigar
- Arnahellir in Leitahraun
- Dverghamrar
- Dyrholaey
- Fjallabak Nature Reserve
- Geysir Area
- Gullfoss
- Herdisarvik
- Jorundur in Lambahraun
- Kerlingarfjoll
- Kirkjugolf
- Oddaflod
- Pollengi and Tunguey
- Skogafoss
- Surtsey
- Area in Thjorsardalur
- Vatnajokull National Park
- Videy in Thjorsa
- Thingvellir National Park
- Thjorsarver
South - Mývatn and Laxá
- National Parks
Protected Areas - Westfjords
- Permits in protected areas
- Operational licence
- Photography, cinematography and drone flying
- Research permit
Permits in protected areas - Drones in protected areas
- Guidelines for using drones in protected areas
- Flights in protected areas
- Apply for permit
Drones in protected areas - Volunteers
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
Visiting Iceland - Wildlife
- Air & Climate
- Air pollution during a volcanic eruption
- EU ETS
Air & Climate - Ocean & Water
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Frequently asked questions
- Biocides
- Classification and labelling – CLP
- Cosmetics
- Detergents
- Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases)
- Fuel
- Certificate for pest control
- Certificate for professional use of plant protection products
- Plant protection products
- POPs
- REACH
- Safety data sheets
- Supervision, inspection and coercive measures
Frequently asked questions - Biocides
- Classification and labelling
- CLP
- Classification
- Labelling
- Packaging and retention
Classification and labelling - Cosmetics
- Detergents
- F-gases
- Fuel
- Plant protection products
- Authorisation
- Harmonised Risk Indicators
Plant protection products - POPs
- REACH
- Fees
Chemicals - Frequently asked questions
- Importation of Alien Species
- ETS
Industry - Chemicals
- Circular Economy
- Waste
- Waste Management
Circular Economy - The Agency
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FAQ
Is it illegal to drive off-road?
Yes, the diverse nature of Iceland is one of our biggest attractions for those who travel here. The land is extremely fragile in many places and reckless driving can cause a lot of damage to the natural environment that it takes years and even decades for it to recover.
See further information about off road driving: https://ust.is/english/tourist-information/driving-in-uninhabited-areas/
Can I see foxes?
Yes, they can be seen in the lava fields from time to time.
Can I see whales?
Yes, they have been seen jumping in the ocean occasionally. The higher the vantage point the more luck you have to see them.
Am I allowed to feed them?
Please don’t feed the animals you may encounter in the park.
When does the park close?
There are no opening hours for Snæfellsjökull National Park but please note that it´s not allowed to camp or stay overnight in the national park. The visitor center at Malarrif is open between 11:00-16:00 every day for the summer.
Is there an entrance fee to the park?
No, the park is free for anyone who wants to visit.
How can I go close to the glacier?
There are 2 roads that take you up towards the glacier (nr. 570 and F575), one of them is marked as an “F” road (F575) and is only for 4x4 jeeps to drive that road. Please note that those roads are not open all year round. If interested to go on the glacier we recommend taking a tour with one of the many companies that offer tours to the top of Snæfellsjökull glacier.
Why is the sand black?
Because of eroding lava close to the sea that waves brake down, volcanic ash from big volcanoes and subglacial outburst flood.
Are there any toilets in the area?
Yes, there are toilets open 24/7 365 days of the year on side of the Visitor center in Malarrif. When the visitor center is open there are additional toilets inside. In the summertime then WC are open at the parking lot at Djúpalónssandur.
Are there any maps of the hiking trails in the national park?
Yes, It´s possible to buy them in the Visitor Center at Malarrif (cost 400 ISK) and you can find them also here online
Can I visit the lighthouse at Malarrif?
No, the lighthouse is closed and not open to the public.
Can we have picnic in the park?
Yes, there are a few picnic tables throughout the park, but please take all your trash with you when you finish. We don’t leave anything in the park.
Do you have trash cans?
No, there are no trash cans in the park, so everything you take with you in the park you also take it out of the park.
How long is the walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar?
One way is approximately 45 min or 2,5 km. About an hour and a half both ways.
Can we take rocks from the beaches as a souvenir?
We don’t take anything out of a national park except pictures. it is also considered by many to be bad luck to take things out of a national park.
Do you sell food or coffee at the Visitor center?
We do not, there are coffee house and restaurants in Arnarstapi, Hellnar, Hellissandur and Ólafsvík on either side of the park.
How is the road through the park?
It is paved and easy to drive, we do recommend people to read the weather conditions before going out.
https://safetravel.is/conditions
What should I pack for a short walk in the park?
We recommend bringing in the summer:
- Sturdy shoes
- Water bottle filled with water
- Light waterproof clothing
- Hiking poles
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Spare pair of socks
- Sunglasses
- Plasters - Band aid
- Compass or GPS unit
- Maps
- Download Safetravel app
In the winter
- Sturdy warm shoes
- Water bottle filled with water
- Thick warm clothes
- Hiking poles
- Gloves
- Compass or GPS unit
- Maps
- Camera
- Download the Safetravel app