The harbour town beneath Kirkjufell mountain.
Grundarfjordur is a friendly fishing town on the north coast of Snaefellsnes, sitting right beside the famous Kirkjufell mountain and its waterfall.
Surrounded by steep peaks and open sea, it is a superb base for photography, whale watching and coastal walks.
The Snaefellsnes peninsula reaches west into the sea about two hours from Reykjavik, an easy and rewarding self drive at any time of year.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
The arrowhead mountain and its waterfall right beside town.
Boat trips for orcas and other whales in season.
Steep peaks meeting the sea in every direction.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Grundarfjordur is in West Iceland, Iceland. It is on the northern coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
Grundarfjordur is known for the iconic Kirkjufell mountain, whale watching trips, a sheltered harbour and dramatic mountain and sea scenery.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day to 1 day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.