The enchanting mountain Kirkjufell (“Church Mountain”) is the iconic landmark of the fishing village of Grundarfjörður. Sculpted by glaciers, it changes dramatically with viewing location, revealing its many facets as one makes the circuit around the village.

Kirkjufell and its surroundings offer rich photographic opportunities, rewarding a wide range of lighting and weather conditions.

Kirkjufell (463 m) in the village of Grundarfjörður, Iceland
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Kirkjufell on a moody afternoon
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Cascades near Kirkjufell
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Kirkjufell – a portrait
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Grundarfjörður, with Kirkjufell at far right
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