Iceland · Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Kirkjufellsfoss
A small, unremarkable-by-Icelandic-standards cascade earns its fame entirely from what stands behind it — the distinctively pointed, freestanding peak of Kirkjufell, arguably Iceland's most-photographed mountain. It doubled as 'Arrowhead Mountain' in the television series Game of Thrones.
A small, unremarkable-by-Icelandic-standards cascade earns its fame entirely from what stands behind it — the distinctively pointed, freestanding peak of Kirkjufell, arguably Iceland's most-photographed mountain. It doubled as 'Arrowhead Mountain' in the television series Game of Thrones.
Kirkjufellsfoss drops 10 metres (33 ft) on the unnamed stream. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Grundarfjörður, with KEF the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Clear winter nights offer a chance at the aurora borealis directly over the mountain.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Clear winter nights offer a chance at the aurora borealis directly over the mountain.
Entry: Free; paid parking
Getting there
- Base townGrundarfjörður
- AirportKEF
- CountryIceland
- RegionSnæfellsnes Peninsula, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
64.9403, -23.3086
Quick answers
How tall is Kirkjufellsfoss?
Kirkjufellsfoss drops 10 metres (33 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the unnamed stream.
When is the best time to visit Kirkjufellsfoss?
Peak flow is February to March and September to October. Clear winter nights offer a chance at the aurora borealis directly over the mountain.
What can you do at Kirkjufellsfoss?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Kirkjufellsfoss?
The usual base is Grundarfjörður, and the closest airport is KEF. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free; paid parking.
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