Snæfellsjökull
West Iceland, Iceland — 64.8132°N, 23.7734°WThe glacier-capped volcano at the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is perhaps Iceland's most mystical landmark. Jules Verne chose it as the gateway to the centre of the Earth in his 1864 novel, and the 2008 film adaptation brought this to life. The glacier is steeped in folklore and has an almost spiritual atmosphere.
At the far end of Route 54, Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Accessible year-round; crampons needed for glacier.
The entry point to the underground world as described by Jules Verne. The volcanic tubes and glacier provided the entrance to the Earth's core.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) — The entry point to the underground world as described by Jules Verne. The volcanic tubes and glacier provided the entrance to the Earth's core.
Snæfellsjökull Glacier (Snæfellsjökull) is located in West Iceland, Iceland, at coordinates 64.8132°N, 23.7734°W. At the far end of Route 54, Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Accessible year-round; crampons needed for glacier.
Notable actors who have filmed at Snæfellsjökull Glacier: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem. Director: Eric Brevig.
At the far end of Route 54, Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Accessible year-round; crampons needed for glacier.