Cars Campers

ViewpointEast Iceland

Gljufurarfoss

East Iceland, Iceland

Road loading…

Weather loading…

Navigate

DirectionsNavigate

No photo of Gljufurarfoss yet

Been here? Be the first to add a photo

Find Gljufurarfoss videos on YouTube

Open Gljufurarfoss on the map

ViewpointEast Iceland

Gljufurarfoss

East Iceland, Iceland

About

AI assistant

Plan your visit to Gljufurarfoss

Build an itinerary — full days, multi-stop routes, drive times, alternatives.

Map of Gljufurarfoss

Gljufurarfoss is in East Iceland at 65.7465°N, 14.6740°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

Open Gljufurarfoss on the interactive map →

Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 917 (Suðurstr.Vopnafj.)
Off the main road: 7.1 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Vopnafjörður — 7.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 385 km in a straight line
What else is close: 55 mapped places within 20 km

Gljufurarfoss weather and conditions

At Gljufurarfoss in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 6°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:32, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

Driving conditions

—

Weather now

—

Wind

Check live

Road access

—

Daylight today

Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

open map

Forecast

Today

—

Northern lights

Tonight

—/9

No data

—

Moon—

Aurora forecast for tonight

East Reykjavík South Coast West North Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

Sun & light

Today

—

Today

—

Sunrise—

Golden hour AM—

Golden hour PM—

Sunset—

Blue hour—

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 Gljufurarfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

No photos or videos yet

Been to Gljufurarfoss? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.

Search YouTube

Reviews

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Gljufurarfoss?

Gljufurarfoss is in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Gljufurarfoss?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Gljufurarfoss safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Gljufurarfoss?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Gljúfursárfoss

50 m

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Selárfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Lagarfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Bæjarfoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

33 km·~40 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

50 km·~60 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

55 km·~66 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vopnafjörður

7.1 km·~9 min drive

The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…

#2.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

#3.Svartiskógur

26 km·~31 min drive

The camp site is next to Hotel Svartiskógur in a great location in eastern Iceland.

#4.Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg

26 km·~32 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kauptún

7 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Búðin

46 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

55 km·~66 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

55 km·~67 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Vopnafjörður

7.3 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bakkafjörður

33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Borgarfjörður Eystri

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skjöldólfsstaðir

52 km·~62 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

Data & sources

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

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