Snæfellsstofa
Visitor centre of Vatnajökull National Park at Skriðuklaustur in Fljótsdalur, with an exhibition on the area’s nature and wildlife. Admission is free.
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About the museum
Snæfellsstofa is the visitor and information centre for the eastern region of Vatnajökull National Park. It opened in June 2010 at Skriðuklaustur in Fljótsdalur. The building is environmentally friendly and was designed to the BREEAM standard.
The visitor centre has an exhibition on the nature and wildlife of the area, multimedia content and a programme for children. There is also a small shop selling products from the local area, and coffee is available. Admission is free.
The visitor centre provides information about the area around Snæfell and Lónsöræfi. In summer a ranger is on site and offers an educational programme.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the nature and wildlife of East Iceland
- Multimedia and a programme for children
- Environmentally friendly building to the BREEAM standard
- Shop with local products and coffee for sale
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Náttúra og dýralíf Austurlands – Exhibition on the nature and wildlife of the eastern region of Vatnajökull National Park, with multimedia and material for children.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Good access for people with mobility impairments: a marked accessible parking space in front of the building, a smooth path to the entrance, automatic main doors, plenty of space indoors and a toilet with improved access. Staff have received guidance on welcoming guests with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The exhibition includes material and a programme for children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
A marked accessible parking space is in front of the building.
- Accessible parking
The visitor centre is at Skriðuklaustur in Fljótsdalur, next to the Skriðuklaustur cultural centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Small shop with products from the local area and coffee for sale. The East Iceland tourist website also mentions that internet access is available on site.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Information on tours in the eastern part of the national park, including Snæfell and Lónsöræfi, is available at the visitor centre. |
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