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Gullfoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Gullfoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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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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Map of Gullfoss

Gullfoss is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5655°N, 22.1857°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Gullfoss weather and conditions

At Gullfoss in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:45· 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

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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

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

Photo: Andreas Ebner / Pexels

Photo: Matteo Sassola / Pexels

ICELAND | FEATURING GULLFOSS WATERFALL | ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE | EUROPE — Gullfoss — video poster — ICELAND | FEATURING GULLFOSS WATERFALL | ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE | EUROPEThe Travel Guide

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

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

This Waterfall Becomes Completely Frozen and It's Stunning — Gullfoss — video poster — This Waterfall Becomes Completely Frozen and It's StunningCorno van den Berg

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

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

Waterfalls

#1.Staðarfoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Grundarfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

West Iceland cascade. Less famous than the south coast falls, but that just means fewer…

#3.Heyárfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

4.8 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Heydalur Hot Spring

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Einireykir

14 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bjarkalundur Campsite

3.9 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkarlundur

4 km·~5 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…

#4.Miðjanes

13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

27 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

37 km·~44 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

60 km·~72 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

60 km·~72 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur

3.9 km·~5 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

27 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes

37 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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