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West Iceland, Iceland
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Glanni

West Iceland, Iceland

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Glanni is a waterfall on the Norðurá river in West Iceland.

Glanni is a waterfall in the river Norðurá, in the Norðurárdal valley, a short distance from Bifröst. The hollow known as Paradísarlaut lies near the waterfall.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Glanni

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

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

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

Glanni — photo by Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SAWikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA
Iceland - Glanni, Grábrók Volcano, Reykjavik - Episode FourBrian Abram
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Reviews

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#4.Klettsfoss
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4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð
1.5 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð
7.4 km·~9 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Árhver
14 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#4.Skrifla
16 km·~19 min drive

Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Varmaland
7.3 km·~9 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#2.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum
13 km·~15 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#3.Hverinn
13 km·~15 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Fossatún
18 km·~21 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan
29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind
29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
29 km·~35 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
29 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hreðavatnsskáli
1.6 km·~2 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan
10 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykholt
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Borgarnes
26 km·~32 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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How do I get to Glanni?
Glanni is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Glanni 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 Glanni?
Glanni is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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