Kirkjufellsfoss
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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
64.9262°N, 23.3124°W · West Iceland
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
Good to know- One of the most photographed waterfalls in IcelandThree separate waterfalls in the Kirkjufellsá river, all named KirkjufellsfossRiver Kirkjufellsá descends from the volcano HelgrindurLocated on the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula near Grundarfjörður, West Iceland
Tours near Kirkjufellsfoss
CLASSIC KAYAKING ADVENTUREfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjordur Portfrom 26.240 ISK · 5 h
Puffin Tourfrom 8.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminalfrom 25.340 ISK · 5 h
Snæfellsjökullfrom 59.900 ISK · 6 h
Whale Watching Ólafsvík - Snaefellsnesfrom 14.000 ISK · 3 h
Buggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 1 hour tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 1 h
Buggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 2 hour tourfrom 26.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKirkjufellsfoss weather and conditions
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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km column = your drive
- 1Kvernárfoss3 km
- 2Grundarfoss5 km
- 3Rjomafoss7 km
- 4
Bjarnarfoss10 km - 5Rjúkandi18 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær3 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær10 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær11 km
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Grundarfjörður2 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Ólafsvík19 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Arnarstapi23 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours - Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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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
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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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