Írskrabrunnur

Írskrabrunnur, often referred to as the Irish Well, is an ancient freshwater well located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. The site is linked to legends and oral traditions about Irish monks and sailors who are believed to have reached Iceland before Norse settlement.

According to Icelandic tradition, early Irish hermits—often known as papar—may have lived on parts of Snæfellsnes during the centuries before the Viking Age. The well is believed to have served as a freshwater source for these early visitors.

Írskrabrunnur lies in a quiet, grassy landscape surrounded by lava fields and open coastal scenery typical of the peninsula. Though simple in appearance, the well holds strong historical and symbolic significance.

The site represents one of the many places in Iceland associated with early Christian presence and exploration across the North Atlantic during the early Middle Ages.

Írskrabrunnur is a small but meaningful historical landmark, offering visitors insight into ancient travel, folklore, and the earliest human traces on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.