Saxholl crater in Snaefellsjokull National Park
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Saxhóll Crater

64.8516° N · 23.9276° W
Snæfellsnes
TOTALITY
2m 9s
10-yr Aug 12
About

A scoria crater with a well-maintained metal staircase (~400 steps) leading to the rim. The 360° panoramic view from the top includes Snæfellsjökull glacier, the Atlantic Ocean, and surrounding lava fields. Watching totality from inside a volcanic crater is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Contact times · UTC
C1Partial begins16:45:07
C2Totality begins17:45:55
MAXMaximum17:46:59
C3Totality ends17:48:04
C4Partial ends18:44:26
Logistics
Trail0.2 km · 10 min
ParkingGravel parking at the base of the crater. Free.
ServicesNone nearby
SignalPatchy · check carrier
TerrainMetal staircase to rim is well-maintained. Can be windy at the top.
AccessShort walk