Eyrarfjall
A low mountain in Grundarfjarðarbær on northern Snæfellsnes, overlooking the coast and nearby Breiðafjörður.
At a Glance
Visit time
2–4 hours for a full hike to the summit and back
Best Season
Late Spring to Early Autumn for hiking; Clear days for best views
Getting There
Accessible via paved roads (Route 58) leading to Stykkishólmur. Hiking trails start near the town. Parking available.
GPS
64.9990, -23.1758
About
About Eyrarfjall
A low mountain in Grundarfjarðarbær on northern Snæfellsnes, overlooking the coast and nearby Breiðafjörður.
See a quieter part of the northern Snæfellsnes landscape away from the peninsula's busiest landmark stops.
Tours Near Eyrarfjall
Buggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 2 hour tour
Glacier Paradise · 2 hours 30 minutes
Buggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 1 hour tour
Glacier Paradise · 1 hour
Private Tagestour Westisland ab Reykjavík mit Stopp am Langjökull
SPS Travel · 8 hours
Private Farm Visit & Silver Circle Day Tour in West Iceland
Rest in the West · 12 hours
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Background
History & Background
Eyrarfjall is primarily a geographic landmark. Its main editorial importance here is accurate identification, because the name is reused for multiple Icelandic mountains and can easily lead to incorrect maps or descriptions if the municipality is not specified.
Eyrarfjall is a low mountain in Grundarfjarðarbær on northern Snæfellsnes, close to the coast north of Grundarfjörður. The surrounding area combines low peaks, open coastal terrain and views toward Breiðafjörður. Several unrelated mountains elsewhere in Iceland share the name Eyrarfjall. That name duplication previously caused this attraction to carry coordinates for a Westfjords peak near Ísafjörður. The corrected Snæfellsnes location is approximately 64.99903, -23.17583.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
Eyrarfjall is a good example of why Icelandic place names need careful geographic checking: the same mountain name occurs in several parts of the country. The Snæfellsnes Eyrarfjall belongs to the low coastal mountain landscape of Grundarfjarðarbær, not the much higher peaks around Ísafjörður.
Did You Know?
There are several mountains named Eyrarfjall in Iceland, including multiple peaks in the Westfjords.
Culture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Kolgrafafjörður
Kolgrafafjörður is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Eyrbyggja saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Urthvalafjörður
Urthvalafjörður is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Eyrbyggja saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
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