{"id":374,"date":"2022-01-19T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icelandaurora.com\/tours\/?p=374"},"modified":"2023-11-19T15:19:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T15:19:06","slug":"kirkjufell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/kirkjufell\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss – Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall is a popular location on the Sn\u00e6fellsnes peninsular about 40 minutes drive from Bu\u00f0ir black church<\/a>. Kirjufellsfoss is a multi-level waterfall with each level having around 3 cascades.  Some views of the waterfall include Kirkjufell Mountain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mount Kirkjufell has recently become the most photographed mountain in Iceland.\u00a0 The angle of view from the waterfall gives the mountain the shape of a witch’s hat, or an almost symmetrical spire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kirkjufellsfoss is close to Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur on the Northern coastline of the Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsular.  Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is a tidy, friendly town with a mixture of good & bad facilities in terms of accommodation and food.  The steeple shaped mountain (Kirkjufell) that sits just west of the town is the major draw for visitors.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even a rainy day has a lot to offer at Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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People are also drawn to the Killer Whales that frequent the bay during prime fishing season.  Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall is more accessible than the steep mountain and is a good way to connect with the landscape and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirkjufell is a 463-meter-high mountain that has claimed the lives of a few mountaineers. From the right angle, the mountain resembles a church steeple or a witch’s hat. The best angle is from the small lake after the waterfall.\u00a0 But close to Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, the angle is still good. This is why the combination has been so successful and popular with photographers and tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nature Photography at Kirkjufellsfoss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I like to capture the falls with the mountain in the background. A wide angle of at least 24 mm is required to capture the many angles offered by the falls.\u00a0 \u00a0A 50 mm lens will frame Kirkjufell Mountain quite tightly from the waterfall.\u00a0 Having a wider lens will give you a lot more angles to play with at both levels of the waterfall.\u00a0 Getting closer to the cascades of water will give your photos a more intimate feel, although this might not be possible if the location is busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A vertical shot of Kirkjufell from almost behind Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The mountain\/waterfall combination works really well with a colourful sky, which can happen at both sunset and sunrise.  The setting sun can only been seen in the mid summer when the sun sets in the North West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After photographing Kirkjufell and the waterfall, I would recommend exploring the marshland and lake at the bottom of the falls.  There are sometimes little pools in the long grass which can give you some unique compositions. Then find the angles from the lake edge that shows the steeple shape of Kirkjufell and look for still water so you can find a reflection of the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also possible to hike up much higher than Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall which really opens up the landscape.   There are great views over the town, bay and mountain from up in the hills.  There are also some small streams which can work as a unique foreground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grundarfjor\u00f0ur Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a small fishing village close to Kirkjufell. The closest cafe to Kirkjufell is the 59 Bistro Bar. I used this for many years and would normally recommend it. This is a sports bar so will catch any live game from the English premier league and this can give the place a lively atmosphere when Liverpool or Man United are playing. There is a nice pizza cafe in the centre of Grundarfjor\u00f0ur and a great restaurant near the harbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a Hotel Near Kirkjufell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hotels are limited, we no longer use or recommend the Hotel Framnes or Hotel Kirkjufell (same hotel). We have 2 overnight photo tours booked into Hotel Framnes in April 2019. The first group ordered 5 rooms for 2 nights, but when we arrived, the hotel was dark and locked. We called the owner who blamed it on us and couldn\u2019t be bothered to open the hotel for us. It happened again a week later when I booked a very expensive room for a private tour. Please avoid this place and use the Grundarfjor\u00f0ur Guest House instead.  For a Guesthouse outside the town with a great view of Kirkjufell Mountain, we recommend Su\u00f0ur-B\u00e1r Guesthouse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Kirkjufell Hotels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Use the sponsored links below to book a hotel close to Kirkjufellsfoss. My recommendation is for Kirkjufell Guesthouse and Apartments<\/a>. They are close to a decent restaurant which has great views of Kirkjufell mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another great guesthouse with amazing views of Mt. Kirkjufell is the Sudur-B\u00e1r Guesthouse<\/a>, which is a 10 minute drive out of Grundafjordur. They also have a small campsite, although the one in the town is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n \r\n Booking.com<\/a>\r\n<\/ins>