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 Grundarfjörður is a growing fishing community in the centre of the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Surrounded by exceptionally beautiful mountains, the entrance to the harbour is secure and easily navigated. Ships can berth alongside at the 230mtr-long quay or anchor in the fjord which has a 1.200mtr turning basin.
Grundarfjörður offers easy access to both the Snæfellsnes peninsula and west Iceland, combining the  breathtaking natural beauty of the peninsula with the rich cultural heritage of the whole of west Iceland. Snæfellsjökull National Park, with its mystical glacier is a big attraction, as is Iceland’s greatest archipelago, Breiðafjörður with its outstanding variety of rich birdlife. Departure from Ólafsvík for whalewatching excursions or horseriding across the beaches of Löngufjörur.
 Grundarfjörður itself is built up around the harbour and there is great interaction between the local community of 960 inhabitants and passengers. This port of call gives passengers an opportunity to experience the Icelandic way of life close-up. The shops and restaurants display various national flags and locals, dressed in the Icelandic National costume, greet passengers on the quayside and guide them to the nearby Heritage Centre for tourist information and exhibitions. Musical events are often held in the church and passengers are welcome to walk freely in and around the town and surrounding countryside.
POPULAR TOURS:
- Grundarfjordur Village Walk
- Boat trips around the numerous islands of Breiðafjörður offering ideal bird watching and wonderful sightseeing
- Tours around Snæfellsjökull glacier
- Whale watching
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