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Gilsfjörður

West Iceland, Iceland
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Gilsfjörður

West Iceland, Iceland

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Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Prices
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Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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WestReykjavíkSouth CoastNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Gilsfjörður

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Ólafsdalsfossar
6.4 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Hvarfsdalsfossar
7.1 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Bænahúsfoss
7.5 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Bakkafoss
8.5 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug
15 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Worth seeking out.

#2.Einireykir
16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur
17 km·~20 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð
21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Miðjanes
17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

#2.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum
17 km·~20 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Bjarkarlundur
18 km·~22 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Bjarkalundur Campsite
18 km·~22 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
31 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
42 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
57 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykhólar
17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkalundur
18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík
31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes
34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

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Where is Gilsfjörður?
Gilsfjörður is a bay on the coast of West Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Gilsfjörður?
Gilsfjörður is in West Iceland. Most Iceland bays sit on or just off the Ring Road and coastal routes; a few in the Westfjords involve gravel roads. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
What is there to do at Gilsfjörður?
Iceland's bays are where you find harbours, seabird colonies, seals and boat trips. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.
When is the best time to visit Gilsfjörður?
June to August for birdlife, boat trips and the most reliable road access. Puffins leave by mid-August. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

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