Views of the troll rocks of Lóndrangar on the coast

From the Lóndrangar View Point you look directly onto the two basalt pillars that rise 61 and 75 metres out of the Atlantic. These rock formations are the remains of a volcanic crater that formed around 15 million years ago. The softer rock layers were worn away by erosion while the hard basalt cores were left standing. Especially during the breeding season in summer you can watch seabirds such as Atlantic puffins, razorbills and common guillemots here. With a bit of luck you might also see Arctic foxes on the cliff edge or harbour seals in the water.

The viewpoint is in Snæfellsjökull National Park on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. A free car park is right at the starting point and from there a short, well-built path leads to the raised viewing platform. The main path is easy to walk even in changeable weather, but you should expect strong winds, especially on the exposed cliff. If you have more time you can follow small paths through the surrounding lava fields and discover the rocks from different perspectives. The spot works well as a short stop during a round trip through Snæfellsnes.