Snæfellsstofa
Vatnajökull National Park visitor centre with an interactive exhibition about the nature, geology and wilderness of East Iceland.
About Snæfellsstofa
Snæfellsstofa is the eastern visitor centre for Vatnajökull National Park. Its exhibition explores the interaction between people and the natural environment around Snæfell, the eastern Highlands and Vatnajökull. Rangers can also provide information about hiking, conditions and destinations within the national park.
Our practical tips
✓Stop here before heading into the eastern Highlands if you need current local information.
✓Combine it with Skriðuklaustur because the two attractions are immediately beside one another.
✓The exhibition is a useful introduction to Snæfell and Vatnajökull National Park.
Getting there and visiting
Access
Located beside Skriðuklaustur in Fljótsdalur. Visitor centre opening hours vary seasonally.