23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Grundarfjörður: A Village in the Shadow of Kirkjufell

Nestled between the iconic Kirkjufell mountain and the calm fjord waters, Grundarfjörður is home to just 900 souls. On our honeymoon, we marveled at how this tiny village with beautiful red roofs thrives beneath one of Iceland's most famous peaks.

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Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Grundarfjörður, Iceland
Copyright: © HoSoo Kim