WaterfallWest IcelandKirkjufellsfoss
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About
Kirkjufellsfoss is a 16-meter waterfall on the Kirkjufellsá river in West Iceland.
Famous for the view WITH Kirkjufell mountain behind it. You've seen this shot a million times — Game of Thrones, postcards, everywhere. The waterfall itself is modest, but the composition is iconic.
It's not about the waterfall alone. It's about that perfect composition — the cascade framing the arrowhead mountain behind. Photographers queue for the classic shot. Sunrise is magic.
Kirkjufell means 'Church Mountain' — the shape supposedly resembles a church steeple. It's been a landmark for sailors and travelers for centuries. The area is part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Come at sunrise to beat the crowds and get the best light. Bring a tripod for long exposures. The classic shot is from the small bridge. In winter, the falls can partially freeze — even more photogenic.
Map of Kirkjufellsfoss
Kirkjufellsfoss is in West Iceland at 64.9262°N, 23.3124°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- Off Route 54 (Snæfellsnesvegur), near Grundarfjörður on the northern Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Off the main road
- 1.8 km from Route 54
Nearest town- Grundarfjörður — 2.3 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 109 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 168 mapped places within 20 km
One of the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland- Three separate waterfalls in the Kirkjufellsá river, all named Kirkjufellsfoss
- River Kirkjufellsá descends from the volcano Helgrindur
- Located on the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula near Grundarfjörður, West Iceland
Kirkjufellsfoss weather and conditions
At Kirkjufellsfoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:00 (Iceland time): 5°C, clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:10, sunset 20:57). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 00:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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- 1Kvernárfoss3 km
- 2Grundarfoss5 km
- 3Rjomafoss7 km
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Bjarnarfoss10 km - 5Rjúkandi18 km
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Campsites
The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…
The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…
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West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
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N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.
Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.
Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call
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PexelsHero & gallery photography · Gotta Be Worth It / Pexels
Visit West Iceland (west.is)Visitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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