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Grundarfoss

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Grundarfoss

West Iceland, Iceland

About

Grundarfoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.

It lies in the municipality of Reykhólahreppur, north of the settlement of Reykhólar on the Reykjanes peninsula in Breiðafjörður. It is formed by the river Grundará, which flows from Lake Grundarvatn through the Grundardalur valley and then drops about 1.6 kilometres further south over the cliff edge of the Reykjanesfjall. The waterfall can be seen from the Reykhólasveitarvegur road. Nearby are further waterfalls such as Heyárfoss, Miðjanesfoss and Staðarfoss, which likewise plunge down from the Reykjanesfjall.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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At Grundarfoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:55). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Grundarfoss

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

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

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

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

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

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

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Grundarfoss?

Grundarfoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Grundarfoss 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 Grundarfoss?

Grundarfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gullfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

Gullfoss ('golden falls') is a small waterfall in the Westfjords — one of several…

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Einireykir

2 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Heydalur Hot Spring

13 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Gvendarlaug

26 km·~32 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Miðjanes

1.6 km·~2 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

#2.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum

1.7 km·~2 min drive

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

#3.Bjarkalundur Campsite

12 km·~14 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

#4.Bjarkarlundur

12 km·~14 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

36 km·~43 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

49 km·~59 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

59 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykhólar

950 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkalundur

12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

36 km·~43 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes

43 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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Icelandic 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