Waterfall
Easy
Kirkjufellsfoss
📍 West Iceland
📖 Description
Kirkjufellsfoss is a photogenic double waterfall flowing over gentle lava shelves with the iconic arrowhead peak of Kirkjufell mountain perfectly framed behind it one of Iceland's most photographed compositions. In winter the northern lights are frequently visible directly above the mountain and falls, creating a night-sky scene that draws photographers from around the world.
🗺️ Location
📋 Information
Region
📍 West Iceland
Category
Waterfall
Difficulty
Easy
Best season
🗓 Year-round
Drive from Reykjavik
🚗 ~2.5 hours
Parking
🅿️ Free car park directly beside the falls near Grundarfjörður, Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Coordinates
64.9400, -23.3058