Cidade Turismo
Iceland

Before you go

Your trip to Grundarfjörður.

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Grundarfjörður – Oeste Destination Snæfellsnes and Borgarfjörður

How to get there

Confirm before booking. Follow from Reykjavík to Borgarnes and then along roads 54 and 56; arrange detours by car or as part of a booked tour.

How many days

Two nights help separate Kirkjufell from the return through the park and the south coast.

When to go

Between June and August, long days and cool weather usually favor the Grundarfjörður circuit.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car makes it easier to link Grundarfjörður to other parts of the peninsula; the waterfall access point is outside the village center.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Grundarfjörður
  1. Morning
    Kirkjufell

    See Kirkjufell from the village and head to the access for the small waterfall.

  2. Afternoon
    Kirkjufell

    Walk the prepared points at the base of the mountain, comparing its profile with the town view.

  3. Late afternoon
    Walk and return in Grundarfjörður

    Finish the Grundarfjörður stage allowing time to get to accommodation and to use local services.

  4. Evening
    Overnight in Grundarfjörður

    Use the rest of the afternoon to return to base and organize the next section of the peninsula.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to the base of Grundarfjörður?

Follow from Reykjavík to Borgarnes and then along roads 54 and 56; arrange detours by car or as part of a booked tour.

How many nights to plan in Grundarfjörður?

Two nights help separate Kirkjufell from the return through the park and the south coast.

Is a car helpful in Grundarfjörður?

A car makes it easier to link Grundarfjörður to other parts of the peninsula; the waterfall access point is outside the village center.

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