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Gerðuberg

West Iceland, Iceland
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Gerðuberg

West Iceland, Iceland

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Gerðuberg is a cliff of dolerite, a coarse-grained basalt rock, located on western peninsula Snæfellsnes and on the western edge of the Hnappadalur valley, 46 km in the north of the town of Borgarnes and 115 km to Reykjavík.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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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 Gerðuberg

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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Photos & videos

Gerðuberg — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Rjúkandafoss
4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

Rjúkandafoss
#2.Brúarfoss
17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Bakkárfoss
18 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Nátthagafoss
19 km·~23 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Landbrotalaug
3.9 km·~5 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð
4 km·~5 min drive

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#3.Sturlungalaug
14 km·~16 min drive

Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur
29 km·~35 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugargerðisskóli
5.6 km·~7 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

#2.Lindartunga
6.7 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Snorrastaðir
10 km·~12 min drive

Snorrastaðir Farm holiday is a camp site and a farm holiday in a great location in…

#4.Hallkelsstaðahlíð
11 km·~13 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
29 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
39 km·~47 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hyrnan
41 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
41 km·~50 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Breiðablik
14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Stykkishólmur
29 km·~35 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Baulan
39 km·~47 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Búðardalur
39 km·~47 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

Frequently
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How do I get to Gerðuberg?
Gerðuberg is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some coastal cliffs sit at the end of gravel tracks, and conditions change fast in Iceland.
Is Gerðuberg safe to visit?
Treat any Icelandic cliff with care. Edges are often undercut by the sea or weather and can collapse without warning, and coastal wind can gust hard enough to knock you over. Stay well back from the rim at Gerðuberg, keep to marked paths, and mind children and pets.
Can I see seabirds at Gerðuberg?
Many Icelandic sea cliffs host seabird colonies — puffins, fulmars and kittiwakes — mostly from roughly May to August. Watch from a safe distance behind the edge; nesting birds and crumbling turf make the very rim of Gerðuberg hazardous.
When is the best time to visit Gerðuberg?
Most cliffs are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on road and weather conditions and daylight is short. Summer brings the longest daylight and, at coastal cliffs, the seabird season. Check live road conditions before you drive.

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