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Gljúfurfoss

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Gljúfurfoss is in West Iceland at 64.3246°N, 21.9816°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Gljúfurfoss weather and conditions

At Gljúfurfoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

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

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður
3.8 km·~5 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes
12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal Goldfish Pond
16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Kvika
18 km·~22 min drive

Free geothermal footbath on Seltjarnarnes. Dip feet, watch sunset.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Akranes
4.1 km·~5 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði
10 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Stóri – Lambhagi 4
10 km·~13 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#4.Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd
20 km·~24 min drive

The community center and camp site Hlaðir is a quiet and peaceful place in the northern…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
3.6 km·~4 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
4.3 km·~5 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar
4.6 km·~6 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
19 km·~23 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Elínarvegur
3.4 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Akranes
3.6 km·~4 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Esjubraut Akranes
4.2 km·~5 min drive

Olís · 309.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Akranes Esjubraut
4.2 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain
6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →
#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour
8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal
5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →
3 tours near West Iceland

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