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Gljúfrasmiður

North Iceland295 km from Reykjavík

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Gljúfrasmiður is a waterfall on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river in North Iceland.

It lies a short distance south of the confluence of the Kreppa and Jökulsá rivers.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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65.1612°N, 16.2021°W · North Iceland

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Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 hEarth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 hEarth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minEarth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minAskja Classicfrom 34.900 ISK · 12 hAskja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hLake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 hAskja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hLofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Gljúfrasmiður weather and conditions

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2°Cclear · feels -5°C9 m/sgusts 169 h 45 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:42
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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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
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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
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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
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Gljúfrasmiður — photo by Evgeniy Metyolkin · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Evgeniy Metyolkin · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

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Nearby

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  1. 1Drekafoss23 km
  2. 2Rjúkandi56 km
  3. 3Ingvararfoss57 km
  4. 4Hrafnabjargafoss57 km
  5. 5Aldeyjarfoss58 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Skínandi28 km
  2. 2Hverfandi30 km
  3. 3Sauðárfoss31 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Laugarvallalaug27 km
  2. 2Víti Askja28 km
  3. 3Víti28 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur34 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir53 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Mývatn59 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð63 km
  2. 2Nettó84 km
  3. 3Bónus85 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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How do I get to Gljúfrasmiður?
Gljúfrasmiður is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Gljúfrasmiður 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 Gljúfrasmiður?
Gljúfrasmiður is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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