Friday, October 18, 2024

Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Grundarfjörður is a small town on the northwest coast of Iceland with a population just under 900 people focused on fishing and fish processing.  It has also recently become a center for tourism due to the allure of the landscape around the town.  Nearby Kifkjufell is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountains in Iceland and the town is also used as a base to explore the Berserkjahraun lava fields.

Our ship pulls into the harbor and we walk on the paths around the edge of town to admire the waterfalls and other scenery.

Fish processing plants

Maps of the town

Directions to places far away

Our ship at the dock

Town gas station

Trail around the town

Town geothermal power plant

Ski slope

Colorful building

As we loop around the edge of town to the other side, we run across many waterfalls and much beautiful scenery.


Waterfalls

Looking back at town


Scenery outside town

Soon we come to the waterfalls at the base of Kirkjufell Mountain , a popular tourist spot with a large parking lot.  Wow!



Kirkjufell Waterfalls

Leaving the falls, we stroll back into town, admire some of the art decorating the buildings, and work our way back to the port to watch fishing boats arrive and unload.





Art around the city

Fishing vessels in port

Unloading

Picnic areas near the port

Another great small Icelandic town, focused on fishing (and, now, tourism)























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