Grundarfjordur is a fishing town on the north coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. It has a population of a little under 900 people. The town sits below Kirkjufell, and in winter orcas come into the fjord to feed on herring.
What and where Grundarfjordur is
Grundarfjordur is on the north coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. It is a fishing town, and it has a population of a little under 900 people.
The town was granted trading rights in 1786, and French merchants settled there around 1800.
Life as a fishing town
Fishing is central to Grundarfjordur. The town is described as a fishing town, and that practical identity shapes how the place is understood on Snaefellsnes.
Kirkjufell above the town
Grundarfjordur sits below Kirkjufell, one of Iceland's most photographed mountains.
Orcas in the winter fjord
In winter, orcas come into the fjord to feed on herring. The fjord is also a base for whale-watching tours.
Visiting Grundarfjordur on Snaefellsnes
Grundarfjordur is on the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland, on the peninsula's north coast. If you want to compare options for the area, see Snaefellsnes tours.
Plan the journey
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