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Gluggafoss
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Gluggafoss is a 47-meter waterfall on the Merkjá stream in Iceland's South Coast.
Gluggafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. As the most prominent member of a series of waterfalls running from the river Merkjá, it is also known as Merkjárfoss ; both names are acknowledged on an on-site signpost. The waterfall is accessible off Route 261, some 17.3 km (10.7 mi) from the closest major town, Hvolsvöllur.
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Plan your visit
Getting there- Near Hvolsvöllur (postal code 861)
Also known as 'Window Falls' and Merkjárfoss- Upper half formed of palagonite/tuff rock; lower ledge is basalt
- Water has carved tunnels and 'windows' (arch formations) through the soft rock
- In 1947 the upper waterfall became mostly hidden, visible through three vertically stacked openings/windows
Drive: Good·
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Blue hour—Cars & campers
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 Gluggafoss
Small groups
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Duration14 hoursPickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobileVehicleSuper JeepPhotos & videos
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Waterfalls
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A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Iceland.
Hot Springs
Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.
Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
The camp site at Hellishólar is a great camp site located in Fljótshlíð, south Iceland.…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Small campside with a cosy cafe and a great view to Eyjafjallajökull.
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit South Iceland
WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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