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Gjafakollur

West Iceland, Iceland609 m elevation
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Gjafakollur

West Iceland, Iceland609 m elevation

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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
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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
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Tours near Gjafakollur

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.Selvalafoss
7.2 km·~9 min drive

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

Selvalafoss
#2.Grundarfoss
8 km·~10 min drive

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

#3.Kvernárfoss
9.3 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Kirkjufellsfoss
12 km·~15 min drive

Famous for the view WITH Kirkjufell mountain behind it. You've seen this shot a million…

Kirkjufellsfoss
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær
5.4 km·~6 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around…

#2.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær
9.8 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær
12 km·~14 min drive

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur
23 km·~27 min drive

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

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grundarfjörður
9.8 km·~12 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi
23 km·~27 min drive

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

#3.Stykkishólmur
23 km·~27 min drive

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#4.Ólafsvík
30 km·~36 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
9.9 km·~12 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
23 km·~28 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn
31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
64 km·~77 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundarfjörður
9.2 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Breiðablik
21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Stykkishólmur
23 km·~27 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsvík
31 km·~37 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

Frequently
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How do I get to Gjafakollur?
Gjafakollur is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Gjafakollur without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Gjafakollur?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Gjafakollur?
Gjafakollur is 609 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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