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Gljúfurfoss

West Iceland20 km from Reykjavík

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Gljúfurfoss is a waterfall on the Berjadalsá stream in West Iceland.

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64.3246°N, 21.9816°W · West Iceland

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Gljúfurfoss weather and conditions

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2°Covercast · feels -1°C2 m/sgusts 69 h 56 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:12
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%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 −12%
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 −12%
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 −12%

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Gljúfurfoss — photo by David StanfieldPhoto: David Stanfield / Pexels

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Háifoss< 1 km
  2. 2Lambafossar< 1 km
  3. 3Skeiðflatafoss< 1 km
  4. 4Kúafoss< 1 km
  5. 5Hellufoss7 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður4 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes12 km
  3. 3Geothermal Goldfish Pond16 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Elínarvegur3 km · 307.9 kr/L
  2. 2Akranes4 km · 307.8 kr/L
  3. 3Esjubraut Akranes4 km · 309.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus4 km
  2. 2Krónan4 km
  3. 3Verslun Einars Ólafssonar5 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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Frequently
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How do I get to Gljúfurfoss?
Gljúfurfoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Gljúfurfoss 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 Gljúfurfoss?
Gljúfurfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams