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Saxhóll crater

West Iceland

Rating 4 /5
Martin & Tina
Opening hours

Open nonstop

Time requirement

Less than 1 hour

Difficulty

Medium difficulty

Parking

Dedicated parking lot

Food & drinks

Not available

Kids

Kids friendly

Dogs

Dog friendly

Drone

Possible to fly a drone

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Place description

Saxhóll is a volcanic crater about 100 metres high on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, which was formed more than 3 000 years ago. Thanks to a metal staircase, the climb to the top is easy and almost anyone can make it – the reward is a panoramic view of the lava fields, the coastline and the majestic Snæfellsjökull glacier in the distance.

The crater is a great stop on a tour of western Iceland and shows how dramatic and raw the Icelandic volcanic landscape can be. It doesn’t take more than 30 minutes to visit Saxhóll, but the experience and views are among those that will remain in your memory.

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Arnarstapi Cottages

Arnarstapi • $

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Stylish accommodation right in Arnarstapi, near the beautiful cliffs. These are smaller houses that are well equipped and really blend in beautifully with the local countryside. The facilities are then offered by the nearby hotel to which the houses belong.

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