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Kirkjufell Mountain in Iceland I went there when I went to Iceland during my Golden Week holiday in Japan. It is located about 2-3 hours drive north from the capital, Reykjavik, on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. When I went there, I didn't think it was a snowy mountain, so I was surprised when I arrived. If I have the chance to visit again, I would like to see the green mountain in summer. #Snowscape

Snæfellsnes is a region in western Iceland. In this small area, you can see the entire landscape of Iceland at once, including glaciers, canyons, volcanoes, fjords, waterfalls, and black and white beaches. One of the must-sees is Kirkjufell, which is also the location that appears on many postcards. #Where to go in December#Beautiful travel photos#2019 first travel photo#Guide to taking photos of scenic spots

Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Iceland ● Kirkjufell, often called Iceland’s most photographed mountain, rises dramatically on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and is surrounded by waterfalls and rugged beauty. ● The Blue Lagoon offers a dreamy soak in geothermal waters surrounded by lava fields—perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. ●Sky Lagoon, located just outside Reykjavík, is a newer oceanfront spa experience with a unique seven-step ritual and breathtaking coastal views. ● Exploring a glacier, like Vatnajökull or Mýrdalsjökull, gives you the chance to hike on ice, venture into crystal-blue ice caves, or ride snowmobiles across vast frozen landscapes. ●Thingvellir National Park, part of the Golden Circle, is where you can walk between tectonic plates and explore Iceland’s fascinating geological and political history. ●Geysir geothermal area showcases the power of nature with its bubbling hot springs and the regularly erupting Strokkur geyser shooting water high into the air. ●Gullfoss waterfall is a thunderous, two-tiered cascade that plunges into a dramatic canyon, offering spectacular viewpoints and rainbows on sunny days. ●Seljalandsfoss waterfall is famous for its hidden footpath that lets you walk behind the curtain of water—an unforgettable and refreshing experience. ●Skógafoss, not far from Seljalandsfoss, is a powerful waterfall with a legend of hidden treasure and a staircase leading to sweeping views of the southern coast. ●Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is a magical place where icebergs drift across a glacial lake, and nearby Diamond Beach sparkles with ice chunks on black volcanic sand. And if you're visiting during the darker months, don’t miss the chance to see the Northern Lights—an awe-inspiring dance of green and purple lights in the night sky.

There was a heavy snowstorm on the way to the hotel. I originally planned to see if I had the luck to see the Northern Lights, but the weather was too harsh. I could only enjoy the quiet night 😬. I will check out tomorrow and go to the south.

I would like to introduce to you my favorite attraction in the northwest of Iceland, Kirkjufell Church Mountain! The mountain is named after its shape which resembles a straw hat. Therefore, some tourists call it "Grass Hat Mountain"👒 It is a landmark attraction on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. "Game of Thrones" was also filmed here! It is also one of the favorite aurora foregrounds for photography enthusiasts. I suggest you go at sunset. If the weather is good, you can see charming sunsets in orange, pink, purple, etc. The unique shape and majestic silhouette of Cathedral Mountain are even more prominent at sunset. The shadows and light of the mountains interweave The effect of the photo is even more spectacular⛰️ The time between sunset and sunrise is quite long in Iceland during the summer If you go there in winter, you can see the aurora behind Church Mountain. #GlobalTravel

———🗺️ Snæfellsnes Peninsula 🚶Route: Reykjavik—Snæfellsnes Peninsula—Reykjavik ✅Reason for arrangement: In addition to the Golden Circle, I recommend another enchanting place for a day trip—Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Located in the west of Iceland, the peninsula boasts a diverse and spectacular landscape, earning it the nickname 'Iceland in Miniature.' Many blockbuster photos and movies have been shot here, featuring glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, moss, black sand beaches, waterfalls... In just one day, you can fully experience the magic of Iceland, a beauty that is unforgettable for a lifetime. 📝Schedule: 🌞Daytime: Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula 🌛Evening: Return to Reykjavik ⚪️Kirkjufell (Church Mountain) The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a well-known photography spot in Iceland, and the most famous of these is ⛰️ Kirkjufell (also known as Church Mountain), which is 463 meters high. Its shape resembles a straw hat, hence the affectionate nickname 'Straw Hat Mountain.' In summer, the verdant Straw Hat Mountain contrasts with the babbling waterfalls, creating a clear and beautiful picture. In winter, it is also an excellent spot for viewing the Northern Lights, offering a surreal and beautiful scene. ⚪️Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach Rivaling the black sand beaches of Vik in southern Iceland, this place has its own unique black beauty. Birds circle the cliffs, and white waves crash against the black sand, creating a striking contrast. Fans of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' will recognize that some scenes from the movie were shot here. Walking on the beach, listening to stories of shipwrecks 🚢 and adventures, gives one the illusion of being in a movie 🎬, an unforgettable experience. ⚪️Ytri Tunga Farm The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is home to many birds, seals, and other wildlife. The beach at Ytri Tunga Farm is a famous gathering place for seals 🦭, not to be missed by animal lovers. Here you can comfortably watch the seals, and their chubby, adorable appearance is quite endearing. On a ☀️ sunny day, you can also enjoy watching them bask in the sun 😎 on the beach 🏖️. ⚪️Arnarstapi Town Visiting the town, walking along the coastline, you can see basalt formations created by volcanic activity, birds singing around the cliffs, the ebb and flow of sea erosion caves, and colorful 🌈 cottages like something out of a fairy tale world, all so romantic 💕 🏝️Recommended itinerary: *Snæfellsnes Peninsula day trip 08:00 departure Minibus tour‼️ Berserkjahraun lava field➡️Straw Hat Mountain▶️Black Sand Beach & Dritvík Cove▶️Monster Coast▶️Arnarstapi fishing village▶️Black Church⛪️▶️Ytri Tunga sea

#dreamvoyage Kirkjufell Mountain is an important tourist attraction in Iceland. Its shape is an inverted cone, similar to the shape of a church. You can visit it all year round, but each season has its own kind of beauty. When we went, the lake surface was completely frozen because we went in winter.

The travel I want is to see, to think, to experience to experience the unknown world expand horizons, break through hardships understand everything, get close to life find true love, feel each other So, take advantage of now, set off immediately. Day1 Beijing—Helsinki—Reykjavik Day2 Reykjavik—Gullfoss—Budir Black Church—Church Mountain Day3 Golden Circle Day4 Silfra Fissure Diving Day5 Plane Wreck-Black Sand Beach Day6 Black Sand Beach-Glacier Lake-Diamond Beach Day7 Glacier Hiking Day8 Diamond Beach-Hof Grass House Church-Iceland Waterfall Day9 Reykjavik Day10 Reykjavik-Blue Lagoon Cheers~

If you don't experience it yourself, it's hard to imagine that there is such a lonely scene on this earth. Iceland is a place of unforgettable beauty that you should never miss. 🌟Highlights: The first stop was Caomao Mountain, where we stood shoulder to shoulder with the sun. And time punch. Not bad. The best views can be captured before sunset. But the tour guide said that the scenery is more beautiful in summer. 👍Most recommended: Remember not to sleep during the journey, the scenery here is absolutely perfect during sunset and sunrise. Any random shot will turn out to be a blockbuster. There are also ice waterfalls in the national park, which are so beautiful that it seems as if time has frozen.

#2024wish As wanderlust whispers sweet nothings in my ear and the travel bug tugs at my backpack straps, one wish rises above all others: the magic of affordable adventures. I yearn to swap the mundane for the marvelous, the familiar for the foreign, but not at the cost of an emptied bank account. Imagine, if you will, the sun-kissed sands of Bali beckoning on a shoestring budget, or picture me scaling the majestic heights of Machu Picchu, fueled by cheap eats and local buses. Perhaps the vibrant alleys of Marrakech await, their intoxicating blend of spices and bartering voices painting a symphony for the senses without breaking the bank. In 2024, I don't simply wish to travel; I crave to travel smart. To become a budget ninja, navigating flight deals and local transportation like a seasoned pro. To savor the unfamiliar, from the taste of street food to the lilt of languages I don't yet understand, without jeopardizing my financial future.

#Halloween2023 We headed to Kirkjufell Mountain along Route 54 on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We were attracted by its beautiful appearance from a distance. The pointed peak looks like a church spire, no wonder it is called Church Hill. From a distance it also looks like a straw hat, so it is also called Straw Hat Hill. Caomao Mountain is charming both from a distance📸🌹 and from close up📸🌸. Of course, the best viewing point is to enter from the parking lot. After crossing a small bridge, you can see three layers of waterfalls 📸. The waterfall itself is nothing special, but the background is Straw Hat Mountain, which makes this place a unique view 📸💯💐. As we left, we passed Selvallavatn Lake 📸, which was like a wide river, winding its way 📸👍; further away were red, rusty craters or cinder cones 📸, adding a touch of passion to the landscape 🌹❤️📸. #IcelandTravel #IcelandAttractions

Iceland 🧠October 2022 ( 19/10/2022-30/10/2022) 12days(9days on road, 3days on air) autumn suhu -3c to 8c ⏰Waktu siang hanya 8jam ( 9am-5pm) 🚗Ring road( utara timur selatan barat 😂😂) 2000km, driver left side, speed limit 90km/H, F road(mountain road jully-sep open), saman speed trap 2-3k, walking total 103km( get fit sblum datang, kalau x barai) 💰Mata wang icelandic kroner 100isk=rm3.3, boleh guna euro or wave CC- totally guna big pay ja. X payah tukar pun duit ⏰Beza 8jam dari malaysia 🚗safetravel.is tgk keadaan jalan ok ka x 🚗lesen kereta malaysia boleh pakai, minyak 1liter rm9 😂. Masuk card, masuk pin, amount dan isi- kena plan betul2 location petrol pump sbb x byk dan jarak jauh. Pastikan yg book kereta adalah org yg sama nama pada credit card dan lesen kereta dia. 💡 you want to see the Northern Lights then visiting in February, March, September, or October is the best time. 🤓Dtg iceland jgn la kurang dari 10hari. Cost dah la mahal dtg sat rugi wei.Saiz Iceland 2.5 kali ganda lebih besar daripada Switzerland. 😎air tap di iceland adalah yg paling terbersih dan sedap kecuali di myvatn ada bau sulfur mcm telur hhaha 🥸elakkan guna OB petrol pump sbb dia akan pre authorisation 30000isk=rm940, selepas 1-2hari baru dpt refund balik, habis la duit kat bigpay nak guna kat tmpat lain terbantut. ⛑ Pegang pintu kereta semasa buka kerana angin terlalu kuat. 🚘 Kalau nak pegi ke off road pastikan sewa kereta jenis 4WD atau 4x4 atau bersedia bayar ganti rugi. F- road di Iceland bermakna gravel atau melibatkan river crossing. Bukan semua syarikat membenarkan river crossing. Kereta mmg akan kotor gila, tapi diaorg x caj pun bila hantar dlm keadaan kotor. ♠️ada terowong 7km di akureyri kena bayar online dlm tempoh 24jam 1500isk(rm49). Jika lebih dari 24jam kena bayar 2500isk 🐙supermarket yg ada bonus, kronan, budin(yg ne not recomended sbb harga mahal rm3) 📽souvenir byk di jual dia reykjavic town- kena survey dulu tgk harga yg murah- paling murah dpt 399isk(rm13) kedai magic ice nama dia 🍔bawa bekalan makanan dari malaysia jika nak jimat- sini senang imegresan x check pun. 💦waterfall di iceland punya la byk dan semua cantek- so boleh la pilih nak yg mana dlm Itenarary- kalau nama belakang tu foss maknanya waterfall la tu #tripistemewabirthday #payandtravelwithbrain Day1( 19/10/2022) ✈️pen-kl 2115-2250 ✈️KL➡️jeddah 0235-0600(8H 25m) by saudia airline, transit 4H ✈️jeddah➡️cdg 1000-1445(5H 45m)- total 18H, 10min- transit 4jam 45min ✈️cdg➡️fra 1930-2040 ( 1H 10m), by lufthansa, transit 1H 10min ✈️fra➡️kef 2150-2330 (3H 40min) Total 28jam 45min 🚗car rental pick up 2345 by europcar 🛖check in Kef Guesthouse by Keflavík Airport by trip.com Rm396/4= rm99 Day2(20/10/2022)-golden circle tour 🌲 Þingvellir(1H drive, 86km) game of throne- kawasan batu2- parking 750isk(rm24) 🪨 Geysir(49min drive) 🪨 Strokkur-explosion every 5min 🛞 River valley view point- 185m elevation hiking ⛲️ Gullfoss ( 9min drive) - gerua song( golden falls)

Day10 in iceland our last day 😭 Singgah dulu pekena waterfall banjir hehe Bæjarfoss Waterfall ne belakang apartment org ja wei #tripistemewabirthday #payandtravelwithbrain Next air terjun yg agak popular among tourism Kirkjufel-waterfall n mountain background parking 700isk #payandtravelwithbrain #tripistemewabirthday Jangan dok pening kepala fikir rezeki yang belum jadi milik kita. Tapi fikirlah rezeki yang Allah dah bagi, tapi kita belum bersyukur. #payandtravelwithbrain #tripistemewabirthday Waterfall yg terakhir sedih nya Selvallafoss Akan merindukan waterfall di iceland lepas ne. Boleh lupakan waterfall yg lain hahah #payandtravelwithbrain #tripistemewabirthday

Prepare to be enchanted as you witness the breathtaking spectacle of the Northern Lights. Iceland's enchanting landscapes serve as the backdrop to this indelible experience. Let the dancing ribbons of light paint the sky and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Exploring Iceland in summer is a different experience itself, the golden hour is endless till morning, and walking around at crazy hours as 2 or 3 am with soft light is simply magical.

Recommended accommodation in Iceland near the straw hat mountain accommodation name

[Face Travel] Iceland is a super place for portraits - Sinai Peninsula Iceland's Sinai Peninsula, in addition to the world-famous photography site - straw hat mountain, there are various good churches and lighthouses, all A great place to shoot portraits! Of course, there are also many lighthouses and churches on the way from Iceland's second largest city, Akureyri, to the Sinai Peninsula. Don't miss it! Iceland in snow and ice is really beautiful, although the road conditions are not very good everywhere, but it is worthwhile to see such a beautiful view! When I first came to Iceland, I felt that the weather was not good, and the wind was very big. I once collapsed because I was wet four times a day. I didnt expect it to get better in the future, and I was so sad when I left! Maybe next time, come back in the summer!

Send you a mobile phone screensaver from Iceland I have seen the hustle and bustle of the motherland, the bleakness of the Scottish mountains, the snowy mountains of the Alps, and the magic of the Ayers boulder in Australia. I thought that almost all the types of mountains have been basically seen, but when I faced the raised mountains on the extremely cold land of Iceland, I suddenly raised awe. What I fear is that it is so desolate, you can also see such a mountain with vitality, and there is a strong moss on the mountain. They sprout in the summer, and then wither and turn yellow in autumn, and the winter will be covered with snow for a long time, and it will start again and again, but it will also create the special tundra landform and mountain posture of Iceland. How to shoot? 1 The most famous here is the straw hat mountain (also called Sna Mountain) in Figure 1. This shape needs to be taken in front of the river to have the shape of a straw hat. The waterfall in front of the creek can be used as a foreground, with a slow door and a light-reducing mirror to capture the smooth flow of water. Remember to take a picture vertically and you can do a mobile screen saver later. 2 Because the latitude is high and the cloud is particularly low, you may want to find a suitable angle to pat the mountain with a cloud hat. 3 Friends with aircraft can also let others use the background of the mountains to pat your photo with the aircraft. I find it very interesting. Of course, the area where the no-fly zone sign is written cannot fly. 4 Of course, the most classic is sitting at the top of the small waterfall, taking a photo with the lovely straw hat mountain.

Another Icelandic landmark must be reported by the straw hat mountain. Icelandic Kirkjufell is located near the small town of Grundarfjordur in Iceland, on the Snaefellsnes. Its name translated into English is 'Church Mountain'

The Sna Mountain Peninsula in western Iceland is known as the epitome of Iceland. Alpine seas, fairy churches, cliffs, tundra waterfalls, etc. are all here. If you don't have a long holiday around Iceland, you can take a deep tour on the Sinai Peninsula. After all, it shows almost all the landscapes of Iceland, and not far from the capital, it is super convenient! The two most interesting lighthouses Skysholm Lighthouse, which looks like a postal super cute lighthouse, overlooks the town and the bay. coordinates: sugandisey Svortuloft lighthouse

In the early morning, the town of Glendafjord is very beautiful, facing the snowy mountains and heading for the bay. There are few people on the street coming and going, especially quiet, renting a small villa and living here for a life of isolation. Walter jumped into the sea in "Daydreamer", the ship arrived at the port of Iceland and the crew grabbed the bicycle, which happened in this town. Iceland is not the same as other places. Even if it is a filming place, it has not become a popular tourist destination, waiting quietly for visitors to discover.

Iceland Aurora season chasing Aurora notes Raiders how to see the Aurora in Iceland? Please read this note carefully First of all, Iceland is the only country in the country to see the aurora, the season of the aurora is the earliest from the middle of August to the end of March. URL: en.vedur.is/weather/forcasts/aurora 0-9, indicating the aurora intensity index. If the auroral intensity index shows level 2, and the part of the map is white, the white indicates sunny, and the green indicates the cloud layer covered, that is, in the white area, the aurora can be observed with the naked eye. The cloud layer will move in real time, so basically, as long as you see the auroral index on the right side is greater than or equal to 2, you can see the stars when you look up at night, then the probability of seeing the aurora on this day is enormous. Of course not as long as you can see at night, the so-called lucky is that Aurora will appear at any time, if you wait all night, it should be able to see, if you just waited for an hour then maybe Empty and so on. In general, there is hope in the first half of the night to see the aurora. TIPS: Although the location of the aurora is unpredictable, after many times I have been searching for aurora, the probability of aurora appearing near the North Star is high. Recommended Aurora viewing area: Straw Hat Mountain, Glacier Lake, Bat Mountain, ION ADVENTURE Hotel, vik Town Church

Church Hill Kirkjufell, because the shape of the frontal look is like a straw hat, and is called the straw hat mountain by domestic friends. There is a parking lot along the road between the Straw Hat Mountain and the waterfall, and this iconic viewing position can be reached by taking a few minutes along the trail of the waterfall. At a glance, you can see the Kirkijufellsfoss, on the other side of the road, across the road from the Church Hill. I can see a lot of photographers, holding a row of tripods around this position. The best shooting position is on the edge of the church on the edge of a cascade of waterfall streams, very easy to find. Basically it is a must-shoot angle. Of course, don't patronize such a position, if time permits, try to find somewhere else.