Culture

Helgafell Holy Mountain

West Iceland, Iceland
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Holy Mountain, 73 m with a breathtaking panoramic view across Breiðafjordur Bay. A viewing dial is at the top.

Folklore advises anyone climbing the mountain for the first time to walk straight up without looking back or speaking and three wishes will be granted. The wishes have to be of good intent and the wisher tells no one and faces east when making them.

A small remnant of a wall on the mountain top is dated 1184 and was a part of a nearby monastery built at this time.

Specifications

  • Destination

    West Iceland

  • Country

    Iceland

  • Type of experience

    Culture

  • Best time to visit

    • Winter
    • Autumn
    • Spring
    • Summer

  • Nearby stations

    • Grundarfjörður Airport
    • Stykkishólmur Airport

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