The mountain takes roughly an hour and a half to ascend, with another one and a half hours needed to get back to the bottom. There is a fairly steep trail to the top of Kirkjufell, from which there are magnificent panoramas of the surrounding fields, coastlines and rivers. Having seen it in a vision, The Hound acknowledges Kirkjufell as “ the mountain like an arrowhead”, and the events that happen beneath it are some of the show’s most dramatic. The mountain is showcased from the scenes ‘North beyond the Wall’ when Jon Snow, The Hound and Jorah Mormont, amongst others, brave the wilderness in hopes of catching an undead wight. Of course, it is more impressive under the midnight sun in the weeks surrounding the June equinox, and under the northern lights, best seen between September and April.įans of the HBO series Game of Thrones will recognise Kirkjufell as a shooting location from Season 7 of Game of Thrones. On top of that, the colours of Kirkjufell change with the passing seasons the summer sees it a lush green, full of life, whilst the winter months scar the mountain’s face with a mask of barren brown and white. Despite its relatively diminutive height, Kirkjufellsfoss’ three-steps, gentle flow, and dramatic differences between seasons make it as impressive as some of Iceland’s larger waterfalls.Īt the base of the mountain, visitors will also be able to find a lake on calm and clear days, this lake reflects a perfect mirror image of Kirkjufell, only adding to the fantastic photo opportunities around this area. Within walking distance from Kirkjufell is the serene and perfectly located waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss, or 'Church Mountain Falls', an excellent subject for photographers who can easily frame the mountain in the background. More recently, it has attracted amateur and professional photographers alike. Throughout the centuries, Kirkjufell’s striking slopes have acted as a visual landmark for seafarers and travellers. Peaking at 463 metres, 1519 feet, Kirkjufell is an impressive landmark. Photography at Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall
From other angles, the mountain has been compared to a witch’s hat or even a freshly scooped ice cream. Kirkjufell takes its name from its resemblance to a church steeple, sharpened at the top with long curved sides. Those who rent a car can seek it out while exploring the west. The landmark is incorporated into many self-drive packages, such as this 10-Day Summer Trip, and vacation packages, such as this 6-Day Winter Tour. Visit Kirkjufell on a tour of Snaefellsnes Peninsula. It is often called ‘the most photographed mountain in Iceland’, due to its dramatic formation and perfect coastal location. Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', is a distinctly shaped peak found on the north shore of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula, only a short distance away from the town of Grundarfjörður.
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