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Grundarfoss

70 m dropWest Iceland, Iceland

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Grundarfoss

70 m dropWest Iceland, Iceland

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Grundarfoss is a 70-meter waterfall on the Grundará river in West Iceland.

Grundarfoss is a waterfall located just southeast of the town of Grundarfjörður in western Iceland.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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At Grundarfoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 28 July 2026, 12:52 (Iceland time): 13°C (feels like 8°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 18 h 49 m (sunrise 04:15, sunset 23:04). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−15%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

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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

Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Local Surprise

Experience the wonders of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a delightful shore excursion designed just for cruise guests arriving at…

Duration5 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From

24.500 ISK

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Supermarkets

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Bónus supermarket — supplies

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Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundarfjörður

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Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

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ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

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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 18.449 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.Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Local Surprise

5 hours 30 minutes

Experience the wonders of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a delightful shore excursion designed just for cruise guests arriving at…

from 24.500 ISKView tour →

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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.

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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

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Dacia Duster 4x4

VW Caravelle

Key Camper Wild Duo

Tours near Grundarfoss

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Local Surprise

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