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Gufufoss

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Gufufoss is in East Iceland at 65.2400°N, 14.0575°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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
  • Named for the steam/mist it gives off (Icelandic gufa = steam)
  • Sits right beside Road 93 over the Fjarðaheiði pass into Seyðisfjörður
  • Board notes access to it is very good (roadside)

Gufufoss weather and conditions

At Gufufoss in East Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:32, sunset 20:21). 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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Photos & videos

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
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Gufufoss waterfall by Seyðisfjörður by RubΣnRubΣn

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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.

Nearby

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  4. 4Klifbrekkufossar7 km
  5. 5Fardagafoss12 km

Hot Springs

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16 km·~19 min drive

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#2.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður
18 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
19 km·~23 min drive

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#4.Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður
20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Seyðisfjörður
3.1 km·~4 min drive

The camp site at Seyðisfjörður is well located close to the center of town with all…

#2.Sólbrekka, Mjóafirði
12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site is located on the grass next to the guesthouse Sólbrekka and is for tendts…

#3.Egilsstaðir
16 km·~20 min drive

Camp Egilsstadir Campsite is open all year round with toilet and shower facilities open…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið við Bleiksána
18 km·~22 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
3.2 km·~4 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
16 km·~20 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
16 km·~20 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Nesbakki
21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Seyðisfjörður
3.6 km·~4 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Egilsstaðir
16 km·~19 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut
16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir Miðvangi
16 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour
5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →
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4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

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#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike
3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

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3 tours near East Iceland

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