Grundarfjörður

Provincie ·🇮🇸 IJsland

Bevolking 826

Oppervlakte 149 km²

Tijdzone Atlantic/Reykjavik

Officiële 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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Kaart van Grundarfjörður

Praktische informatie

Valuta: IJslandse kroon ISK kr · Kaartbetalingen · Breed geaccepteerd
Noodnummers: 112 Politie · Ambulance · Brandweer
Elektriciteit: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Talen: IJslands
Kraanwater: Veilig om te drinken
Rijrichting: Rechts
Landcode: +354

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