Grundarfjörður

Province ·🇮🇸 Iceland

Population 826

Area 149 km²

Time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik

Official website www.grundarfjordur.is

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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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Map of Grundarfjörður

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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