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Gullfoss

Westfjords158 km from Reykjavík

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Gullfoss is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.

It is a minor, little-documented fall listed in Iceland's national place-name registry, and is not the renowned Golden Circle Gullfoss in South Iceland, which is a completely different waterfall.

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65.5655°N, 22.1857°W · Westfjords

Tours that include Gullfoss

Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minGolden Circle and Secret Lagoon Full Day Tour from Reykjavik by Minibusfrom 18.990 ISK · 9 hGolden Circle & Kerið from Reykjavík in minibusfrom 16.800 ISK · 7 h 30 minFrom Reykjavik Port: Small Group Golden Circle Tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 8 hGolden Circle & Cavingfrom 25.990 ISK · 10 hGolden Circle, Fridheimar & Sky Lagoon Small-Group Saman Pass Tourfrom 28.590 ISK · 11 hGolden Circle Afternoon Tourfrom 10.990 ISK · 8 h 30 minGolden Circle with Kerid Crater Minibus tourfrom 14.890 ISK · 8 hGolden Circle & Lava Tunnel - Combo Dealfrom 25.999 ISK · 9 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minSpirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Gullfoss weather and conditions

Last updated

-1°Csnow · feels -11°C14 m/sgusts 229 h 49 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:09
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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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

Gullfoss — photo by Matteo SassolaPhoto: Matteo Sassola / Pexels
Gullfoss — photo by Lukas LussiPhoto: Lukas Lussi / Pexels
GULLFOSS WATERFALL - ICELAND 4KJacek Zarzycki
Gullfoss — photo by Katrīne SkrebelePhoto: Katrīne Skrebele / Pexels
Gullfoss — photo by Tomáš MalíkPhoto: Tomáš Malík / Pexels
Iceland's Gulfoss – the 'Golden Falls'DW Travel
Gullfoss — photo by Andreas EbnerPhoto: Andreas Ebner / Pexels
Gullfoss — photo by Matteo SassolaPhoto: Matteo Sassola / Pexels
ICELAND | FEATURING GULLFOSS WATERFALL | ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE | EUROPEThe Travel Guide
The Fascinating Geology of Iceland's Spectacular Gullfoss WaterfallShawn Willsey: Geology Explained
GULLFOSS WATERFALL ICELAND 🇮🇸❄️🧊Ronald Rodriguez
This Waterfall Becomes Completely Frozen and It's StunningCorno van den Berg

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Rettárfoss15 km
  2. 2Laugufoss17 km
  3. 3Lónfoss18 km
  4. 4Bakkafoss18 km
  5. 5Àlftafoss21 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Staðarfoss11 km
  2. 2Grundarfoss12 km
  3. 3Heyárfoss12 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur5 km
  2. 2Heydalur Hot Spring9 km
  3. 3Einireykir14 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Bjarkalundur4 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Reykhólar13 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hólmavík27 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð27 km
  2. 2Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar37 km
  3. 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga60 km
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Tours

  1. Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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Frequently
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How do I get to Gullfoss?
Gullfoss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Gullfoss 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 Gullfoss?
Gullfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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All waterfalls34 waterfalls in Westfjords, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams