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Gullfoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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WaterfallWest Iceland

Gullfoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Gullfoss is a waterfall on the Kleifaá river in West Iceland.

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Gullfoss is in West Iceland at 65.4524°N, 21.6510°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Gullfoss weather and conditions

At Gullfoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Gullfoss

Free cancellation

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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Photos & videos

Photo: Matteo Sassola / Pexels

Photo: Lukas Lussi / Pexels

GULLFOSS WATERFALL - ICELAND 4K — Gullfoss — video poster — GULLFOSS WATERFALL - ICELAND 4KJacek Zarzycki

Photo: Katrīne Skrebele / Pexels

Photo: Tomáš Malík / Pexels

GULLFOSS WATERFALL ICELAND 🇮🇸❄️🧊 — Gullfoss — video poster — GULLFOSS WATERFALL ICELAND 🇮🇸❄️🧊Ronald Rodriguez

Photo: Andreas Ebner / Pexels

Photo: Matteo Sassola / Pexels

Iceland's Gulfoss – the 'Golden Falls' — Gullfoss — video poster — Iceland's Gulfoss – the 'Golden Falls'DW Travel

Iceland Gullfoss Waterfall – Iceland's Powerful Waterfall from Above - 4K — Gullfoss — video poster — Iceland Gullfoss Waterfall – Iceland's Powerful Waterfall from Above - 4KWilderland Planet

GULLFOSS WATERFALL IN SOUTH ICELAND — Gullfoss — video poster — GULLFOSS WATERFALL IN SOUTH ICELANDMonira's Vlog UK

The Fascinating Geology of Iceland's Spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall — Gullfoss — video poster — The Fascinating Geology of Iceland's Spectacular Gullfoss WaterfallShawn Willsey: Geology Explained

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Is Gullfoss free to visit?

Yes! Both parking and viewing are completely free.

How far is Gullfoss from Reykjavík?

About 1.5 hours (120 km). Usually combined with Þingvellir and Geysir on the Golden Circle.

Can you swim at Gullfoss?

No. Way too powerful and cold. The viewing platforms keep you at a safe distance.

Why is it called Golden Falls?

On sunny days, the mist creates golden rainbows. Some say it's the golden-brown color of the glacial water.

Is Gullfoss crowded?

Peak summer, yes. Come early (before 10am) or late (after 5pm) for fewer crowds.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug

18 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

24 km·~29 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Einireykir

25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

25 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bjarkarlundur

24 km·~29 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite

24 km·~29 min drive

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

#3.Laugar í Sælingsdal

24 km·~29 min drive

The camp site is located at Laugar in Sælingsdalur and is 16 km north of Búðardalur. The…

#4.Miðjanes

25 km·~30 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

28 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

65 km·~79 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

25 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

28 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes

28 km·~34 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

PexelsHero & gallery photography · Matteo Sassola / Pexels
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