Hellnar
A historic fishing village at the end of the Arnarstapi cliff path, where the sea cave Baðstofa and a seaside café are classic stops.
Hellnar was once an important fishing station on the peninsula, and today only a few houses and a small white church remain. At the seaside, the Baðstofa sea cave has colourful rock walls in the light, and seabirds nest inside it. Fjöruhúsið, a café below the cliffs, is known for its fish soup and cakes and is usually open in summer. Hellnar can be combined with Arnarstapi: walk the coastal path and return the same way, or arrange for a driver to pick you up. Nearby is a small visitor point for Snæfellsjökull National Park.
Opening hours
Open all day; café open in summer
Nearby sights
- Arnarstapi
- Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge
- Lóndrangar
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
- Malarrif Lighthouse & Visitor Centre
- Vatnshellir Cave
- Svöðufoss
- Djúpalónssandur