Lóndrangar are two basalt pillars situated on a cliff on the western end of Snaefellsnes, on its southern side.
Lóndrangar rocks – practical tips
The two Lóndrangar pillars are 75 and 61 meters tall. The way they are formed resembles of a huge castle emerging from the depths of the sea. Surrounded by lava fields and soft green moss, these rocks look truly majestic and fairy-tale-like.
These cliffs are home to numerous bird species – seagulls, puffins and many others. If you are lucky, you’ll encounter flocks of them. Otherwise the whole area is austere, rugged and with no use for farmers. Why? Some people believe it is because exceptionally strong winds and very thin soil, making it impossible to grow anything here. Others say it is because of the Snaefellsjökull National Park (Þjóðgarðurinn Snæfellsjökull). But the truth is that this rocky mountain belongs to elves who are determined to ruin all crops in the area…
Beneath the cliff you will find a nice gravel beach. It is worth visiting when you are admiring Lóndrangar, but you must be mindful of the tides. The beach faces the open Atlantic so it is serious business.
There is a parking area near Lóndrangar. From it a few scenic trails start, which are perfect for nice, quiet walks. There is a clearly market trail, approx. 250 m long, leading to main viewpoint. The rocks can be also see from the west – from the Malarrifsviti lighthouse. But they look best when viewed “classically” – from the eastern side.
If you come here for the sunset, you may “catch” splendid views and photos.
How to get to Lóndrangar
The car park near the trail leading to the viewpoint is approx. 10 km westwards from Arnarstapi and about 6 km southeast from the turn to the Dritvik Djúpalónssandur beach, right on road 574.
From the parking you will walk only 250 m to the viewpoint.
Photos of Lóndrangar
