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Gljúfrabúi

Westfjords, Iceland

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Gljúfrabúi

Westfjords, Iceland

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Gljúfrabúi is a waterfall on the Hvalá river in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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Gljúfrabúi is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.0618°N, 21.7859°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Gljúfrabúi weather and conditions

At Gljúfrabúi in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 04 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Gljúfrabúi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

Photos & videos

Seljalandsfoss & Gljufrabui Waterfalls – Iceland’s Hidden Secrets — Gljúfrabúi — video poster — Seljalandsfoss & Gljufrabui Waterfalls – Iceland’s Hidden SecretsNordic Travel Guide

Iceland Secret Waterfall, Gljufrabui Foss ( Hidden Waterfall) (4K) July 2020 — Gljúfrabúi — video poster — Iceland Secret Waterfall, Gljufrabui Foss ( Hidden Waterfall) (4K) July 2020Anya Trip

Gljufrabui Waterfall Entrance — Gljúfrabúi — video poster — Gljufrabui Waterfall EntranceWandering Chicken

Gljúfrabúi, the "Gorge Dweller," is a highly recommended stop on your South Coast adventure 📍🇮🇸 — Gljúfrabúi — video poster — Gljúfrabúi, the "Gorge Dweller," is a highly recommended stop on your South Coast adventure 📍🇮🇸Guide to Iceland

Gljufrabui is one of the Coolest waterfalls located in Southern Iceland. — Gljúfrabúi — video poster — Gljufrabui is one of the Coolest waterfalls located in Southern Iceland.Beautiful places

Explore Gljufrabui Waterfall in Iceland — Gljúfrabúi — video poster — Explore Gljufrabui Waterfall in IcelandUnrushed Motion

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How do you get into Gljúfrabúi?

Wade through a stream into the canyon. Water is usually ankle to knee deep. Waterproof boots essential.

Is Gljúfrabúi near Seljalandsfoss?

Yes! 5-minute walk north. Same parking lot. Most people miss it.

Can you see Gljúfrabúi without getting wet?

You can peek through the canyon entrance, but for the full view you'll get wet feet.

Is Gljúfrabúi worth visiting?

Absolutely. The hidden nature makes it special. Way less crowded than Seljalandsfoss.

How tall is Gljúfrabúi?

About 40 meters, falling into a narrow canyon. The enclosed space makes it feel bigger.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Krossnes

13 km·~15 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Hákarlavogur

22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

28 km·~33 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Urðartindur

10 km·~12 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

10 km·~12 min drive

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#3.Valgeirsstaðir

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#4.Tjaldstæði í Reykjarfirði

26 km·~31 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

40 km·~48 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

60 km·~72 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

63 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

40 km·~48 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Drangsnes

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Súðavík

55 km·~65 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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