The triple falls
Water before the mountain's shape.
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Kirkjufell is a sharp 463-metre hill on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, and its name means church mountain. It is claimed to be the most photographed mountain in Iceland, especially with the small Kirkjufellsfoss falls in front, and it appeared in two seasons of Game of Thrones as the arrowhead mountain. It is not a volcano despite its volcanic rock, but a nunatak that stood above the surrounding ice in the Ice Age. It is made of alternating layers of lava and sandstone with tuff at its summit. Climbing is possible in summer and autumn in about three hours, but steep sections turn dangerous when wet, and falls have caused deaths in 1945, 2017, 2018 and 2022. The best-known angle is from the car park across the road, a short walk to a triple waterfall with the pyramid-shaped mountain behind. From the other side it appears as a long mass above the bay, its shape changing greatly. The nearby town has a small harbour. On clear winter nights photographers come here for the northern lights. The mountain is 3.2 km in a straight line north-west of Grundarfjörður. Take a guide for the climb and do not go up in rain or wind. The path by the falls is slippery in winter, so wear suitable shoes and do not stand near the edge for photos. It gets crowded, so early morning or evening is best.
Water before the mountain's shape.
From the car park angle.
Clear winter nights.
North Snæfellsnes peninsula, near Grundarfjörður
It is possible in summer and autumn, but risky when wet, so take a guide.
No, it is a peak that stood above the ice in the Ice Age.