Snaefellsjokull is the volcano where the entrance was located to start “The Journey to the Center of the Earth” in Jules Verne’s book. The theoretical journey started in lava tubes. Snaefellsjokull is a 700,000 year old volcano and the highest point in this area. It can be seen from Reykjavik which is 75 miles away and in fact, we saw it when we were in Reykjavik.

This area is a National Park and the whole park is 65 square miles. A glacier sits on the very top of the volcano. In August 2012, the summit was free of ice for the first time in recorded history. We were there this August (2016) and the snow and ice are back in place.

These photos all include Snaefellsjokull volcano and glacier. This will give you an idea of how diverse the landscape is on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

This is the Fjoruhusid Cafe. We had lunch here with creamy seafood soup, fresh homemade and delicious bread with fresh butter, and fresh berries and yogurt for dessert.