Kirkjufellsfoss

Two similar sounding names – Kirkjufell or ‘church mountain’, among ten most beautiful mountains in the world and striking Kirkjufellsfoss or the ‘church mountain falls’ – in a harmonious tandem seem to bring to life an almost surreal scenery, which has proved to be ‘picture perfect’ for photographers who throng here from different parts of the world. 

Two similar sounding names – Kirkjufell or ‘church mountain’, among ten most beautiful mountains in the world and striking Kirkjufellsfoss or the ‘church mountain falls’ – in a harmonious tandem seem to bring to life an almost surreal scenery, which has proved to be ‘picture perfect’ for photographers who throng here from different parts of the world.

Cascading majestically, Kirkjufellsfoss is not one but three different waterfalls that share the same name and lie close to each other on the same watercourse, River Kirkjufellsá, which has its source at Helgrindur volcano. Many tourists and Game of Thrones (Season 6 & 7) fans are already familiar with the mountain without visiting Iceland, as it has featured as the ‘Arrowhead Mountain’ in the acclaimed series. Of course, film producers and multiple social media platforms too have made this mountain famous, often using its stunning ‘rising from the sea effect.’ There is also a quaint 250 meters bridge, which seems to add to the effects of the fascinating region. 

Other attractions nearby include Grundarfoss Waterfall,  Saga Center museum at Grundarfjördur, ‘Sýn’ Statue, Orca Sculpture, Klifurfell Climbing Gym etc. Dolphin and whale-watching tours too are popular here.

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