Town Walk & Kirkjufell Waterfall

OVERVIEW

Take an invigorating walk-in exhilarating scenery as you venture through Grundarfjörður to an idyllic waterfall at the base of Iceland’s most photographed mountain. Setting out on foot from the pier, you’ll cross through this picture-perfect fishing village perched on a fjord and surrounded by mountains. Soon you’ll ascend a small hill above the town and, weather permitting, be treated to one of the Snæfellsnes peninsula most breathtaking vistas: the iconic Mt. Kirkjufell. This distinctive monolith rises steeply from shore to a height of over 1,500 feet – a barren but magnificent landmark that only the adventurous climb. Conveniently, you’ll be taking on an easy and super-scenic alternative as you trek to the gorgeous waterfall near Kirkjufell’s base, its multiple torrents of crystalline water fed by glacier melt. Any photograph taken with this cascade in the foreground and Kirkjufell soaring to the heavens behind can’t help but be a winner. In fact, photographers, and filmmakers from all over the world come to Grundarfjörður just to capture this image. On the return walk, you’ll want to check out the fishing boats in the charming harbor, the church, and the homes built by the town’s French founders.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the picture-perfect fishing village of Grundarfjörður on foot and catch the perfect picture of its surrounding landscape.
• Ascend a hill overlooking town for spectacular vantage point on the Snæfellsnes peninsula scenery.
• Trek to the spot where idyllic Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall cascades in multiple streams with iconic Mt. Kirkjufell as its backdrop.
• Photograph this scene of incomparable natural majesty, as so many famous photographers have.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate layered clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a bottle of water, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.