The rocky castle
Category

Sightseeing

Est. Duration

30-60m

Message from Stefanía G

The Lóndrangar basalt cliffs are amongst the many geological wonders of the Snæfellnes peninsula.

Once a volcanic crater, all that remains after aeons of ocean battering are two great pillars upon a cliff, one 75 metres (246 ft) high and the other 61 metres (200 ft).

Their dramatic scale has earned this incredible formation the nickname ‘the rocky castle.’ 🏰

The cliffs can be accessed easily from the Visitor’s Centre, through fields of mossy lava, but they can also be seen from the sea. Surfing is relatively popular in the area and doing so in the shadows of these great peaks only adds to the experience 👌🏻

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