Snæfellsnes peninsula, Iceland. 冰島西部

已更新：2020年4月22日

冰島擁有三大國家公園分別在南部的瓦特納冰川，西邊半島的斯奈菲爾火山和在熱門黃金圈中的辛格韋德利。西部國家公園一日遊是沿西邊半島海岸線環繞大半圈看峽灣崖石。

Iceland’s three official national parks are Vatnajökull at the south, Snæfellsjökull at the west and Þingvellir within the Golden Circle. The Snæfellsjökull day tour is go around almost half of the Snæfellsnes peninsula and see the coastline and rock formations.

教會山 Mt. Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss

西部半島最著名景點非這名山莫屬，她463米高外形獨特像一頂草帽，山腳延伸著3個不同層次的矮瀑布。

Mt. Kirkjufell (463 m) is the signature landmark on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, she is one of Iceland's most photographed mountains.

瀑布襯托名山作背影是最多人拍攝的角度，而我們的是從瀑布看全景。若天朗氣清不論四季，這裡要比現在美10倍，幸運還會遇上極光呢。

Most people will take the waterfall in front and Mt. Kirkufell on background but we are not from this angle, here is the panoramic view at Kirkjufellsfoss. The short drop Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall consists of 3 water streams which are extended from the root of Mt. Kirkjufell. If you are lucky, you can take a beautiful photos of Mt. Kirkjufell with the Northern lights.

從遠處看一點點人在瀑布穿梭步伐急速地趕著拍呀拍呀很有趣。

People walking on the old bridge which lies on top of the waterfall. Some of them are walking fast and busy at taking photos. It is idyllic and Interesting to view Kirkjufellsfoss in a distant.

黑沙灘 Djúpalónssandur

沿著西邊半島海岸線到達黑沙灘的觀景台。

Here is the observation deck at Djúpalónssandur beach.

住下行經過一些奇形怪狀的火山熔岩區到達黑沙灘。

Walk down the path where you will walk through a lava field with huge lava formations.

黑卵石上散落遍地一堆堆鐵片零碎組件而且大部份已經銹化了，心有一陣不安這裡一定發生過可怕的事。

The whole beach is made of small black smooth pebbles, some iron pieces remains are scattered everywhere and most of those are rusted. I felt sad and guess an unfortunate event had been happened.

原來在1948年一艘英國漁船擱淺，5人獲救其餘的十多人喪生了，漁船的碎片保留至今。

Finally found out that a British trawler was wrecked east of Dritvík cove on the night of 1948. Fourteen men lost their lives and five were saved. These iron remains are kept here in memory of these brave fishermen from England.

舊燈塔 Malarrif Lighthouse

在黑沙灘附近是國家公園的資訊中心，這裡有一些遊樂設施和一個舊燈塔 (建於1917, 在1946年翻新)。燈塔是座落最遙遠最偏方的守護者，在海邊山頭孤軍作戰。

This is a concrete lighthouse (built in 1917, then rebuilt in 1946) in Snæfellsjökull National Park around the visitor’s centre. We find some playground equipment and we can take the path towards the lighthouse. Lighthouse as a watchman serving at the remote boundary and protecting their people.

漁港小鎮風情 Arnarstapi

離開國家公園回程路上到達一個小鎮，這裡很久以前是繁忙的漁港，現在成了觀光點。有一所小房子依在熔岩石柱邊，在遼闊空曠的大山頭每天吹著海風生活。這裡本是欣賞三角形山的好位置，再遠一點還可以看到斯奈菲爾火山冰川，很可惜被雲霧遮蓋了。

In former times Arnarstapi was a vibrant fishing village and today here is a sightseeing hotspot. The mountain Mt. Stapafell behind the white house is shaped like a pyramid and a bit further shows parts of Snæfellsjökull glacier, but unfortunately we visit her on a cloudy day. You can imagine how relax and enjoyable living in such scenic nature.

沿著山坡路徑行，經過石橋欣賞彎彎曲曲的海岸線和玄武岩石岸。盡頭是一個有名的火山熔岩，它被海水沖擊侵蝕形成天然拱門海蝕洞。又回到這句，天氣晴朗會美10倍。

It is possible to walk along the shore, we saw a stone bridge and enjoy the panoramic view of the coastline. Walk to the end of the path is an observation platform above the beautiful Gatklettur - is a cliff with a circular arch. Rock Arch shows how distinctive wave action has eroded the rocks into arches and beautiful swirled patterns. The view will be much better in good weather.

看海豹 Seal Watching

接近黃昏時份來到這個海豹棲息聚居地，數十隻野生海豹在崖石上嘆日落天然生晒。

Ytri Tunga is the most reliable place in Iceland to see seals. We watch the seal enjoying sunset.

一天即日來回的旅程比較緊湊，西部遊到這裡結束。我們參加最後的一個當地團 - 黃金圈下回分解。

It comes to the end of the tour to Snæfellsnes peninsula, we enjoyed a day pampered in nature and going back to Reykjavik. Coming next is the tour to Golden Circle. Stay tuned.