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Gimbragil

Westfjords, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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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 Gimbragil

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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Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss
7.7 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

Goðafoss
#2.Djúpavíkurfoss
10 km·~12 min drive

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

Djúpavíkurfoss
#3.Àlftafoss
22 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Húsárfoss
23 km·~28 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug hin forna
7.8 km·~9 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur
7.9 km·~9 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð
18 km·~21 min drive

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Drangsnes Hot Pots
18 km·~22 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Laugarhóll
7.9 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði
7.9 km·~10 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#3.Hveravík
17 km·~20 min drive

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

#4.Hólmavík
18 km·~21 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
18 km·~21 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
19 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
57 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
58 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Hólmavík
18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes
19 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurfjörður
22 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur
41 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

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 Westfjords

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How do I get to Gimbragil?
Gimbragil is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.
Is Gimbragil safe to visit?
Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.
Do I need a guide for Gimbragil?
No — Gimbragil can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.
When is the best time to visit Gimbragil?
Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

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