Mt Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss in Grundarfjordur

by RicardMN Photography

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Mt Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss in Grundarfjordur

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RicardMN Photography

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Kirkjufell (Icelandic: Church mountain) is a 463 m high mountain on the north coast of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, near the town of Grundarfjörður. Kirkjufell was one of the filming locations for Game of Thrones season 6 and 7, featuring as the "arrowhead mountain" that the Hound and the company north of the Wall see when capturing a wight. Danish sailors, who frequently visited this area in the olden days called this dignified mountain "Sukkertoppen" or the Sugar Top.

Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall is situated in Kirkjufellsa river and located near the proud mount Kirkjufell by Grundarfjordur town at the northern side of Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. This beautiful five meter high fall flows in a couple of levels and is divided into three separate spouts. As you stand before the fall you‘ll see the pyramid- shaped mount Kirkjufell towering above, one of the most scenic and beautiful in Iceland. This combination is photogenic to say the least, offering a stunning view and chances of some great pictures.

Grundarfjörður is a small town, situated in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula. The road to nearby Stykkishólmur crosses a big lava field, called Berserkjahraun. The name of the lava field comes from the Eyrbyggja saga, according to which two Berserkers were slain here by their master, because one of them fell in love with his master's daughter. (Description from Wikipedia and Iceland-photo-tours)

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