Views of the troll rocks of Lóndrangar on the coast

From 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 remnants of a volcanic crater that formed about 15 million years ago. The softer rock layers were worn away by erosion while the hard basalt cores remained 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 Arctic foxes appear on the cliff edge or harbour seals in the water.

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