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Glymur

West Iceland, Iceland

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ViewpointWest Iceland

Glymur

West Iceland, Iceland

About

A viewpoint in West Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.

The kind of view that makes you stop mid-sentence. Iceland specializes in these.

Wind is stronger at elevation. What feels like a breeze at sea level becomes a gale up here. Dress for it.

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Map of Glymur

Glymur is in West Iceland at 64.3874°N, 21.2568°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 4.7 km from Route 47
Nearest town: Melahverfi — 28 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 43 km in a straight line
What else is close: 391 mapped places within 20 km

Glymur weather and conditions

At Glymur in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Glymur

Free cancellation

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

Glymur — photo by Jabbi · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Jabbi · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Glymur?

Glymur is in West 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 Glymur?

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 Glymur 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 Glymur?

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.Stóragil

250 m

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Glymur

450 m

Iceland's second tallest waterfall at 198 meters. Getting there is an adventure — cave…

#3.Staur

650 m

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Folaldafoss

1.3 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Krosslaug

13 km·~16 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

15 km·~18 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

17 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bjarteyjarsandur

12 km·~15 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

#2.Hvannabrekka

14 km·~17 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Nyrðri-Leirar

14 km·~17 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Fagrabrekka

15 km·~17 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

23 km·~28 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

32 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

33 km·~39 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

33 km·~39 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

33 km·~39 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykholt

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn

31 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jabbi · 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