Grundarfjörður

Folklore

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Grundarfjörður is a small fishing town on the north coast of Snæfellsnes, best known for being the base for viewing iconic Kirkjufell mountain. The town sits in a deep fjord flanked by dramatic mountains and has a small harbour, grocery store, hotel and fish factory. It's one of the best spots in Iceland for orca sightings in winter, when killer whales chase herring into the fjord. The surrounding mountains offer excellent hiking.