Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall, Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Visit the Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall, one of the most photographed scenes in Iceland, thanks to its beautiful backdrop featuring Kirkjufell Mountain. Set on the north side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula near the town of Grundarfjörður, the waterfall is just about 2.5 hours from Reykjavik. A parking lot and trails sit off the main road and lead straight to the most popular viewing point, passing several smaller cascades and crossing the Old Bridge.

Kirkjufell means "church." Many believe the mountain resembles a church as it sits behind the waterfalls with its steeple-like narrow peak pointing toward the sky. However, Danish sailors who passed by the hill referred to it as sukkertoppen, meaning "the sugar top."

The walk to the viewing point is relatively short and easy. If you want to increase the challenge, you can actually climb Kirkjufell Mountain! It's a very steep and challenging hike, so it's best to hire a guide to lead you. 

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