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Gerðuberg

West Iceland, Iceland

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Gerðuberg

West Iceland, Iceland

About

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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Gerðuberg is in West Iceland at 64.8631°N, 22.3575°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 54 (Heydalsvegur - Vegamót)
Off the main road: 1.9 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Stykkishólmur — 24.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 82 km in a straight line
What else is close: 117 mapped places within 20 km

Gerðuberg weather and conditions

At Gerðuberg in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 21:15 (Iceland time): 6°C, partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Gerðuberg

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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

Gerðuberg — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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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.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Rjúkandafoss

4.7 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Brúarfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Bakkárfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Nátthagafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

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.Sturlungalaug

14 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

29 km·~35 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

36 km·~43 min drive

Natural hot spring

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 við Hlíðarvatn

11 km·~13 min drive

Hallkelsstadarhlid camping site is located in West Iceland. The site is conveniently…

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.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 · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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