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220 km
About 3 h 25 min
Car 1–4 · Van 5–7
Free cancellation 24 h
West & Snæfellsnes · from KEF
About Grundarfjörður and the drive
Grundarfjörður is a small fishing town on the north coast of Snæfellsnes, and the reason most visitors come is right at its western edge: Kirkjufell, the steep, cone-shaped mountain that has become one of the most photographed views in Iceland, with the little Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall in front of it. The town itself has a harbour, a few guesthouses and restaurants, and makes a central base for exploring the whole peninsula, from Stykkishólmur in the east to Snæfellsjökull National Park in the west.
The transfer from Keflavík Airport runs through Reykjavík and north on Route 1 through the Hvalfjörður tunnel to Borgarnes, then out along Route 54 onto the peninsula and over the mountains to the north coast. It is a long but relaxed drive, and arrival day is a good moment to take it easy: Kirkjufell is not going anywhere, and the light is often better in the evening or early morning anyway.
Tell us where you are staying, in town or at one of the farms and cottages along the fjord, and your driver will take you to the door.
Seasons and roads
Winter is a popular time to photograph Kirkjufell under the northern lights, roughly September to April and never guaranteed. Roads across the peninsula can be icy and windy in winter, and we will let you know if a storm affects the timing.
