One of the main tourist attractions on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is Kirkjufell, a curious mountain that has been the setting for Game of Thrones and other film productions.
At 463 meters high, Kirkjufell Mountain is one of the essential places to see in Snaefellsnes. Its location by the sea and its curious almost perfect conical shape have made Kirkjufell, "the church mountain", become the most photographed landscape in Iceland.
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Although it is possible to take routes to climb the mountain, always accompanied by guides from the area, most tourists prefer to stay at the foot of Kirkjufell to enjoy one of the best landscapes in Iceland.
Kirkjufellfoss
At the foot of Kirkjufell is Kirkjufellfoss, a small waterfall compared to others in the country but which is essential to give Kirkjufell a unique charm.
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In fact, most of the photographs of the Kirkjufell mountain are taken from the Kirkjufellfoss waterfalls, since the combination of both is magical and unforgettable.
Kirkjufell in Game of Thrones
Among the many movie and series settings in Iceland, Kirkjufell is one of the most popular thanks to its appearance in the sixth and seventh seasons of Game of Thrones.
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In the sixth season of Game of Thrones, the mountain of Kirkjufell and the waterfall of Kirkjufellfoss are seen in a premonition of Bran, the Three-Eyed Raven. In it, viewers discover how the Children of the Forest created the fearsome White Walkers.
In the following season, Kirkjufell appears in Game of Thrones to host a harrowing battle between the White Walkers and some of Game of Thrones' most beloved characters, such as Jon Snow or Jorah Mormont.
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How to get to Kirkjufell?
The most common and easiest way to get to Kirkjufell is by rental car. Both the Kirkjufellfoss mountain and waterfall are located on the side of Highway 54, past the village of Grundarfjörður.