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Gufufoss

East Iceland394 km from Reykjavík

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Gufufoss is a waterfall on the Fjarðará river in East Iceland.

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65.2400°N, 14.0575°W · East Iceland

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Getting there
Alongside Road 93 (the Fjarðaheiði mountain-pass road) · near Seyðisfjörður, East Iceland
Off the main road
0.1 km from Route 93
Nearest town
Seyðisfjörður — 2.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
394 km in a straight line
What else is close
175 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Named for the steam/mist it gives off (Icelandic gufa = steam)Sits right beside Road 93 over the Fjarðaheiði pass into SeyðisfjörðurBoard notes access to it is very good (roadside)

Tours near Gufufoss

Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hWonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 hMjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 hStuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 hEast Iceland Nature and Culture - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 57.000 ISK · 7 hStuðlagil Canyon Hike and Vök Baths - Shore Excursionfrom 49.900 ISK · 7 hViking Wildlife RIB Adventurefrom 35.000 ISK · 2 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Gufufoss weather and conditions

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4°Clight drizzle · feels -3°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 44 mdaylight · 07:50 – 17:34
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 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%

Photos & videos

Gufufoss — photo by Visit AusturlandPhoto: Visit Austurland / east.is
Gufufoss — photo by Visit AusturlandPhoto: Visit Austurland / east.is
Seydisfjordur and Gufu Waterfalls in Eastern IcelandRobert Harvey
Gufufoss - IcelandFoodie Baker (Foodie Baker)
East Iceland - Hengifoss and Gufufoss waterfalls, SeyðisfjörðurGuide to Iceland
Gufufoss, Iceland (part 1)Steve Walker
Explore Gufufoss Waterfall in IcelandUnrushed Motion
Gufufoss waterfall by Seyðisfjörður by RubΣnRubΣn

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Múlafoss1 km
  2. 2Búðarárfoss4 km
  3. 3Vestdalsfossar6 km
  4. 4Klifbrekkufossar7 km
  5. 5Fardagafoss12 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir16 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður18 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Múlaþing19 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Seyðisfjörður4 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Egilsstaðir16 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut16 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin3 km
  2. 2Bónus16 km
  3. 3Nettó16 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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How do I get to Gufufoss?
Gufufoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Gufufoss 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 Gufufoss?
Gufufoss 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