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Gilsárfoss

East Iceland, Iceland

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Gilsárfoss

East Iceland, Iceland

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Gilsárfoss is a waterfall on the Gilsá river in East Iceland.

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Road conditions

Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss

Drive: Good·

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30 min stop

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Free

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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

Dacia Duster 4x4

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual

FuelPetrol/diesel

5,355 kr6,300 kr/day

VW Caravelle

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Key Camper Wild Duo

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual

5,304 kr6,240 kr/day

Tours near Gilsárfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours

PickupReykjavík

HighlightsSouth Iceland

StopsHot springs

Glacier & Golden Circle

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours

PickupReykjavík

ActivitySnowmobile

VehicleSuper Jeep

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6.1 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Bleiksárfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#3.Búðarárfoss

19 km·~22 min drive

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

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

Beljandi

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð

11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Worth seeking out.

#3.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður

18 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#4.Laugavallalaug

24 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæði Fáskrúðsfjarðar

5.8 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.CampEast - Fáskrúðsfjörður

5.8 km·~7 min drive

The camp site is in a peaceful area close to a small pond in the village.

#3.CampEast - Stöðvarfjörður

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site is in the eastern part of the village.

#4.Tjaldstæði Stöðvarfjarðar

11 km·~13 min drive

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

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfjelagið

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

18 km·~22 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

27 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Fáskrúðsfjörður

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Stöðvarfjörður

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Breiðdalsvík

15 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Eskifjörður

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →

#2.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →

2 tours near East Iceland

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How do I get to Gilsárfoss?

Gilsárfoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Gilsárfoss 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 Gilsárfoss?

Gilsárfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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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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