Grundarfjordur Travel Guide
Iceland
Grundarfjordur is a small coastal town in Iceland, with a population of 852, on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is a compact base for exploring this part of the country, with a cool maritime climate and dramatic coastal surroundings.
Travellers arriving by air can use Grundarf Jordur Airport (GUU). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so visits here are better planned around the town and the wider coastal landscape rather than a specific beach.
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Pays in ISK
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +354
Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Grundarfjordur
Jan
-2°19Feb
0°19Mar
-1°12Apr
4°13May
7°22Jun
9°17Jul
11°13Aug
11°15Sep
7°18Oct
3°17Nov
1°11Dec
-1°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Grundarfjordur
Skógarströnd
35.5 km away
Things to do in Grundarfjordur
Vatnabúðir, Eyrarsveit
castle
4.8 km
Eyrbyggja
historic site
1.7 km
Getting there
Grundarf Jordur Airport · 0 km
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