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Súgandisey Island
About Súgandisey Island
Súgandisey is a small basalt island at the mouth of the harbor in Stykkishólmur, the main town on the north side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. A causeway joins it to the mainland, so you can walk from the harbor to the small red lighthouse on its summit in a few minutes.
The island shelters the harbor from the open water of Breiðafjörður, and its dark cliffs are made of stacked basalt columns. From the top, you look out over a scatter of low islands in the bay, the colored roofs of Stykkishólmur behind you, and on clear days the mountains of the Westfjords across the water.
To get to Súgandisey, drive to the harbor in Stykkishólmur and park near the ferry terminal at the foot of the causeway. Steps and a gravel path lead up the slope to the lighthouse and a viewpoint, and the climb is short and easy for most people. Stykkishólmur is about three hours by car from Reykjavík.
Summer evenings are the best time to visit Súgandisey, when the sun stays low over Breiðafjörður for hours. It is open all year with no fee, but the top is fully exposed, so hold on to hats and children when the wind picks up. Allow 30 minutes to an hour, and pair it with a walk through the old harbor streets below.
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Good to know
Where is Súgandisey?
Súgandisey is a small island at the entrance to the harbor in Stykkishólmur, on the north side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. It is joined to the town by a short causeway.
How do you get to Súgandisey?
Walk or drive to Stykkishólmur harbor and cross the causeway by the ferry terminal. Steps and a gravel path lead from there to the lighthouse on the summit.
How long is the walk up Súgandisey?
The climb from the causeway to the lighthouse takes only a few minutes on steps and a gravel path. Plan 30 minutes to an hour if you want time for the view.
Is there parking near Súgandisey?
Yes, you can park at Stykkishólmur harbor near the ferry terminal, right at the foot of the causeway that leads to the island.
Is there a lighthouse on Súgandisey?
Yes, a small red lighthouse stands on the top of the island. It still guides boats through the many islands of Breiðafjörður into Stykkishólmur harbor.
Is Súgandisey worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you are already in Stykkishólmur. It is the easiest viewpoint in town, with a wide look over Breiðafjörður and its islands for very little effort.
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