A Summer Day At Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

This morning we woke up to -9°C temperatures, nothing like some crisp cold air in your face to wake you up on a Friday! Now that it is quite clear that winter has arrived in Iceland I figured it was about time I shared my pictures from our road trip around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula this past summer. I was just saving these sunny pictures for a dark cold day to remind myself how beautiful Iceland is when the sun shines:)

Nicknamed “Iceland in Miniature” Snæfellsnes Peninsula is one of the most visited parks in Iceland. It is one of my favorite areas of Iceland to explore, there is so much diversity in this peninsula that you never know what beauty awaits you around each corner!

With green landscapes that seem never ending, beautiful beaches that look so inviting you almost think of having a beach day, Icelandic horses to cute not to photograph, waterfalls of course, and lava fields that stretch for miles. If you only have time for one day trip when in Iceland make it one to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula!

Our road trip last summer was all about just driving, taking in the views, yelling out when you wanted to stop for pictures and just enjoying the last days of summer before all those beautiful green fields would be covered in a white blanket of snow.

A perfect way to say goodbye to summer in Iceland don’t you think?

We walked along the black sand beach, visited the lighthouse, had a picnic lunch in a lava field, helped a lost horse find its way home and took dozens of pictures of the famous Kirkjufell mountain.

Waterfalls, Icelandic horses and old Icelandic turf houses, Icelandic charm at its best!

The main purpose of this road trip around Snæfellsnes was for me to finally get to photograph Kirkjufell. It has been on my list for ages and it did not disappoint, I have a post full of pictures of the three waterfalls and mountain coming your way!

Now I am just going to hope that these sunny pictures will bring some winter sunshine this weekend! Happy Friday, hope everyone has some fun adventures planed this weekend! We have lots happening this weekend, following along on Snapchat @kaelene.

Question of the Day?
Do you enjoy road trips? What are you doing this weekend?

November 20, 2015 by Kiki

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http://www.heartmybackpack.com/ Silvia

Whaat I can’t believe it’s so cold there! Aren’t we pretty much at the same latitude? Today we finally had our first snow this year - I know I should be wary of the arrival of winter but I’m getting so impatient! A while back I wrote a sponsored post about Iceland (aren’t those posts the weirdest way to learn about a country?) and ended up spending a good hour browsing through photos and posts about Snæfellsnes. I want to go!!!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  That was just a freak cold spell or something, it has now been around 5-7 degrees, the weather in Iceland is just crazy. I saw you guys had your first snow! We have no snow yet but its on the forecast for this week :)
http://www.melaniefontaine.com/ Melanie Fontaine

Saving your summer pictures for winter really is a good idea to keep your spirits bright! And considering that it’s raining like crazy today in Heidelberg as well, you also just brought a little bit of sunshine in my life! ;) Can’t wait to see your waterfalls pictures - Icelandic waterfalls are always a good idea! Have a great weekend! :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  I think so to, it is a nice reminder that sun will come back :)
http://www.rhymeandribbons.com/ Amanda @ Rhyme & Ribbons

-9C is far too cold! You’re a far braver person than I to be able to stand it! xx
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  It was a ridiculously cold day. I was happy to see the crazy jump up to 7 degree the next day.
http://www.crumbsinthebed.com/ Kerri

All that sunshine! After a day of grey skies and rain, it’s nice to seen such green grass and blue skies!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  It really is!
http://www.clemandmarcella.wordpress.com/ Marcella ~ WhatAWonderfulWorld

Oh so beautiful, the contrasts in colour are simply stunning, and what a good idea to save these for winter as -9c is verrrry cold, brrrr! Sending you some sun from Chile, as summer is in full swing here!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thank you! I am happy the cold temperatures didn’t last long, although it is no summer weather so enjoy some sunshine for me!
http://www.anotherwalkinthepark.com Meghan

Such gorgeous photos and so much beautiful green! Thanks for saving this for a cold day!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thank you Meghan!
http://www.fullofbeansandsausages.com/ Holly Hollyson

I had almost forgotten those old Icelandic turf houses - how could I?! -9!! It isn’t even that cold here yet!!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  I love the old Icelandic turf houses :) I am glad the -9 left and was up to +7 by the next day, crazy Icelandic weather :)
Eric Brink

One of my bucket list road trips is Highway 50 across Nevada. As for Iceland, Gayle and I are now thinking June involving a driving tour around the Island, guesthouse/farmhouse accommodations, and day hikes. I tried to talk her into a trek, but sleeping bags, huts with dorm rooms and pit toilets don’t seem to resonate with her. :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  A drive around the island sounds amazing!
http://www.adventuresofalondonkiwi.com/ Emma @ AdventuresofaLondonKiwi

Wowzers, -9°C temperatures!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  It just shouldn’t be allowed!
http://www.thesunnysideofthis.com/ Isabel @ TheSunnySideofThis

Looks like an amazing place. Yep, Iceland is pretty much in my bucketlist right now.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Lucky us that we found guys from such beautiful places:)
http://www.therachaelway.com/ Rachael | The Rachael Way

Lisa and I went here and it was so gorgeous!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  It is such a beautiful area!
http://powercleaneats.blogspot.com alex helton

So glad I found your blog on Helenes blog!! I love you story and I have this weird obsession with Iceland so I can’t wait to roam around you blog and read all of your posts :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by Alex!
Dan Pavelka

This has always been one of bucket list places to go. I am a repatriated American pining for more days of travel and adventure. Your photos are wonderful and the smiles are genuine. Love your blog posts. Where’s my travel agent???? Dan Pavelka Blog: http://ivedonethatbeenthere.blogspot.com
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks so much Dan! Travel, it is addicting isn’t it?!
http://www.smalltownsandcitylights.com/ Rachel @ STCL

WOW that’s cold!! I was so confused for a second thinking that your summer pictures were part of the -9 day lol. So beautiful!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Haha, well in Iceland it could be possible, just hopefully never when I live here:)

A Summer Day At Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

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