Weather 
Valagil
About
Valagil is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Plan your visit
Getting there- Route 61, then a marked footpath from the road to the ravine · at the landward end of Álftafjörður, near Súðavík
Located at the head of Álftafjörður fjord, close to Súðavík (Westfjords)- Waterfall set in a ravine/canyon formed from layers of ancient lava
- Name origin: either falcons (Icelandic 'valur') said to have nested there, or a woman named Vala who reportedly fell to her death in the ravine
- Reached on foot via a marked footpath from Route 61
Drive: Good·
Visit now·
30 min stop
Ring Road 1Checking…
F-roadsOpen
ClosuresChecking…
Wind—
Visibility—
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
—
—
—
Loading…
Moon—
——
—
Sunrise—
Golden hour AM—
Golden hour PM—
Sunset—
Blue hour—Cars & campers
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Valagil
Small groups
Duration
Pickup
Activity
VehiclePhotos & videos
Reviews
Nearby
Waterfalls
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.
Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Campsites
Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
The camp site Korpudalur is in the fjord Önundarfjörður, close to Ísafjörður.
The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…
The Tungudalur camping site is Isafjordurs main camping site.
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 306.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Valagil?
Is Valagil free to visit?
What is the best time to visit Valagil?
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit Westfjords
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.