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Kolugljúfur

West Iceland, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Kolugljúfur is in West Iceland at 65.3336°N, 20.5786°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 715 (Víðidalsvegur)
Off the main road: 4.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Laugarbakki — 14.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 147 km in a straight line
What else is close: 90 mapped places within 20 km

Kolugljúfur weather and conditions

At Kolugljúfur in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:00 (Iceland time): 1°C, mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Kolugljúfur

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Kolugljúfur — photo by Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Kolugljúfur?

Kolugljúfur is located in West Iceland. 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 Kolugljúfur 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 Kolugljúfur?

No — Kolugljúfur 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 Kolugljúfur?

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.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Kolufossar

450 m

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Bergárfoss

4 km·~5 min drive

Bergárfoss is a 40-metre waterfall on the Bergá, a stream in western Iceland (height and…

#3.Kerafossar

4.3 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Neðri-Foss

5.4 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

15 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

26 km·~31 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

29 km·~35 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

39 km·~46 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Dæli Víðidal

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

#2.Langafit Laugarbakka

15 km·~17 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

#3.Hvammstangi

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga

18 km·~22 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

39 km·~46 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

61 km·~73 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Víðihlíð

5.8 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki

15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community