Iceland

Grundarfjörður

A small Icelandic fishing town known for its stunning mountain Kirkjufell and located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the west.

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Finally, one of the best aspects of a summer trip to Iceland is the nearly endless daylight. The longest day of the year falls around June 20 when the sun just grazes the horizon before curling back into the sky. Everyone still goes to bed at regular time, leaving the country tantalizingly empty. It’s really the perfect time to escape for some isolated time in Iceland’s landscapes.

jimmytayles 2 years ago

Make your way to a remote Icelandic Village surrounded by dynamic landscapes, towering waterfalls, and iridescent waters to witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets in your life. Powerful flashes of pigmented colors spread out throughout the empty skyline to melt over the gorgeous coast.

seeker 3 years ago

Grundarfjörður Guides

  • A Sub-Arctic Feast Around Iceland

    jimmytayles (James Taylor)
    From hearty plates of seafood to sustainably sourced lamb and beef, Iceland is a foodie heaven. Over many years exploring the country, I've slowly gathered up a collection of my favourite places to eat.
  • Most Beautiful Sunsets Around The World

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Every evening there is a magical display of pigmented purples and reds painting the entire sky as the sun dissolves into the distance, and while some people may take this for granted- we take aesthetics *very* seriously at Seeker (no shade). We love soaking in the warm, orangey hues of the sun while sipping on a cool cocktail beachside, and we have kept note of the most breathtaking sunsets around the world for anyone else who feels similarly. Embrace nature's most phenomenal gift, and consider these gorgeous destinations we have selected for your next life-changing sunset.

Grundarfjörður Articles

  • 31 of the Best Things to Do in Iceland

    Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a country to be reckoned with. Isolated between Europe and North America in the far-flung Atlantic, it’s a country in the midst of its own making: volcanoes and glaciers shape the countryside while waterfalls charge off moss-laden cliffs and hot springs bubble forth from below. Lunar-like lava […]

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