Top Things to do in West Region
5 Mountains in West Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in West Region, Iceland including Kirkjufell Mountain, Hafnarfjall mountain, Akrafjall Mountain, Helgafell, Gerduberg basalt columns.
Restaurants in West Region
1. Kirkjufell Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
The mountain is near Grundarfjordur, a teensy-weensy town in west Iceland. With a summit 1,500 feet above sea level, Mount Kirkjufell the biggest landmark in the village of about 900 residents. Kirkjufell stands on snaefellsnes peninsula of its own, a stunning backdrop for the multicolored Icelandic sky.
Reviewed By sbizzle - Ludlow, United Kingdom
Worth the long drive to see this iconic mountain from all sides! Grundafjordur to east is nearest place for food and petrol. There is also a fabulous waterfall opposite.
2. Hafnarfjall mountain
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
The mountain Hafnarfjall near Borgarnes is part of the same extinguished central volcano as Skardsheidi and also about 4 million years old. The mountain is 844 m in height and its sides are rather eroded. Most of the mountain consists of basalt, but on the north side there is a small crag, which is made of granofyr. The name "flatfish" indicates its form. Let the children discover it!
3. Akrafjall Mountain
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
4. Helgafell
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4.0 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada
This 73 m-high hill in an otherwise flat valley, once considered holy to the worshipers of Thor, is a nice place to stop and stretch your legs. There is a small fee to climb, as the hill is on private property, and the gentlemen manning the entrance was selling beautiful hats he was knitting himself! The climb is easy save the last little bit of scrambling up rocks, but the views of the surrounding valley, river and fields are spectacular. Bring a jacket, as the wind on the top is fierce. Also, take note on the wish-granting protocol clearly marked at the beginning of the climb, and you will have your wishes granted upon reaching the top! Note that there is a small car park on site, and clean washrooms across the road, which are reserved for people who pay the entrance fee.
