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Giljafoss is a waterfall on the Reykjadalsá river in West Iceland.
It is possible to walk behind Giljafoss, allowing one to pass under the river with dry feet. The Reykjadalsá can be crossed by a bridge into the southern part of the valley, or one can continue further up the valley.
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64.6757°N, 21.0804°W · West Iceland
Tours near Giljafoss
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 minInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGiljafoss weather and conditions
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5°Clight drizzle · feels 0°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 48 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:04
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Hraunfossar6 km - 2
Barnafoss6 km - 3Langifoss6 km
- 4Kálfafoss6 km
- 5Beltisfoss12 km
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- 1
Reykholt10 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Húsafell10 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Hreðavatnsskáli24 km · 303.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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How do I get to Giljafoss?
Giljafoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Giljafoss free to visit?
Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.
What is the best time to visit Giljafoss?
Giljafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · CC BY 4.0
Icelandic WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
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