Isolated mountain of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Kirkjufell, for “church mountain”, takes its name from its shape evoking a bell tower.
Isolated mountain of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Kirkjufell, for “church mountain”, takes its name from its shape evoking a bell tower.
Kirkjufell culminates at 463 meters high. It is one of the most touristic natural sites in all of Iceland. Research has established that during the ice age, Kirkjufell exceeded the surrounding glaciers. It consists of several strata of Pleistocene lava and sandstone. She gained worldwide fame thanks to her appearance in the Game of Thrones series in which she holds a prominent place.