A long wall of geometric basalt columns.
Gerduberg is a dramatic cliff of tall, regular basalt columns standing in a long row at the foot of the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
The neat stone pillars make a quick, photogenic roadside stop on the way west.
West Iceland begins about an hour north of Reykjavik along the ring road, an easy self drive that opens up Borgarfjordur and the bays beyond.
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A long, even wall of hexagonal stone pillars.
A short walk from the road to the cliff base.
Striking geometric lines in any light.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Gerduberg Cliffs is in West Iceland, Iceland. It is at the base of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland.
Gerduberg is known for its long wall of symmetrical basalt columns, an easy roadside view and excellent photography.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 30 minutes here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.