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A viewpoint in the Highlands. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
This is the spot for photos. Or for just standing there, taking it in.
Bring binoculars if you have them. You'll see more detail in the distant landscapes.
Map of Gullfoss
Gullfoss is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3276°N, 20.1215°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 35 (Kj Gullf-Hagav.v.)
- Off the main road
- 0.3 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 14.6 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 90 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 171 mapped places within 20 km
Gullfoss weather and conditions
At Gullfoss in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:42). 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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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Unnamed viewpoint< 1 km
- 2
Gullfoss Viewing Platform< 1 km - 3Faxafoss/Vatnsleysufoss15 km
- 4
Háifoss25 km - 5Shield volcano60 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in West Iceland.
Hot Springs
Two small natural pools near Geysir, around 40°C. No facilities. Delicate surroundings -…
Geyser hot spring
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Natural hot spring
Campsites
Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…
The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…
Beautiful and peaceful surroundings is one of the characteristic for this camp site. The…
The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
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Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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