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Gljúfurfoss
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Gljúfurfoss is a waterfall on the Berjadalsá stream in West Iceland.
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Gljúfurfoss
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Waterfalls
One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its…
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Free geothermal footbath on Seltjarnarnes. Dip feet, watch sunset.
Campsites
The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol
Olís · 309.8 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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PexelsHero & gallery photography · David Stanfield / Pexels
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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