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Grundarfjörður

Village · 🇮🇸 Iceland
Population 826
Area 149 km²
Time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik
Official website www.grundarfjordur.is
Grundarfjörður

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Grundarfjarðarbær Essentials

Grundarfjarðarbær is a coastal town on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, dominated by the 463-meter Kirkjufell mountain and its tiered waterfall, Kirkjufellsfoss. The area features the 70-meter high Grundarfoss waterfall and the Kolgrafafjörður fjord, a site known for massive herring runs and winter orca sightings. The Snæfellsnesvegur bridge, or Viking Sword Road, spans the fjord, while the local harbor serves as a departure point for marine tours exploring the volcanic coastline and rich birdlife.

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Scenic Viewpoints and Nature

Explore the geological landmarks around Grundarfjörður on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This area is dominated by the 463-meter-high Kirkjufell mountain, a basalt peak known for its symmetrical cone shape and volcanic history. The surrounding landscape features the 70-meter-high Grundarfoss waterfall and the Kolgrafafjörður fjord, a site famous for massive herring migrations. These locations provide specific vantage points for observing the peninsula's coastal basalt formations and glacial-carved valleys.

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Grundarfjörður — Map

Grundarfjörður — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -6°) · extremes -6°–7°
  • -1° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 0 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 5 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -6°) · extremes -7°–6°
  • -2° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -5°) · extremes -7°–7°
  • -1° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -2°) · extremes -4°–9°
  • 1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -1°–11°
  • 4° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 6°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes 4°–14°
  • 7° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 21 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 7°–15°
  • 9° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 6°–15°
  • 9° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes 2°–13°
  • 7° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 6° (feels like -1°) · extremes -1°–10°
  • 3° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -3°) · extremes -4°–8°
  • 1° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 6°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -5°) · extremes -6°–7°
  • -1° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 0 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 3 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Icelandic Króna ISK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Icelandic
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+354
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Tours & Activities

Kirkjufell Mountain
Walk
Kirkjufellsfoss
Drive
Grundarfoss

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