Gljúfurfoss

Road 1 open8°C · breezyWest Iceland, Iceland

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About

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Quieter than the famous falls. More intimate. The kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think.

If there's a path, stick to it. The terrain around waterfalls is slippery and the moss is fragile. Iceland appreciates visitors who respect the land.

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss

Drive: Good

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30 min stop

Ring Road 1Checking…

F-roadsClosed (winter)

ClosuresNone nearby

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Free

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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

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BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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Activity peak23:42

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Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic

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 −15%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Gljúfurfoss

−10%exclusive discountFree cancellation

Small groups4.8

Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

32,990 kr36,990 kr/person

Reserve −10%

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Videos

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall — Gljúfurfoss — video poster — Seljalandsfoss WaterfallJared Dillingham

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Seljalandsfoss in One Shot — Gljúfurfoss — video poster — Seljalandsfoss in One ShotCandace Cabrera

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Reviews

Anja Müller

Mar 28, 2026 · Sightseeing

Unique experienceWet & mistyParking availableFamily friendly

Walking behind a 60-meter waterfall is something you don't forget. We went at sunset and the light through the curtain was absolutely magical. Bring proper rain gear — you WILL get soaked through. The path is well-maintained but rocky.

Conditions: Wet, misty spray, soaked path

Parking: Paid, 800 ISK, large lot

Difficulty: Easy

Daniel Park

Feb 14, 2026 · Photography

Great light at sunriseCrowded in summerGljúfrabúi nearby

Best light at sunrise before the tour buses arrive. The path behind is slippery in winter but doable with spikes. Don't skip Gljúfrabúi next door — most tourists walk right past it, but it's a hidden waterfall inside a cave. Spectacular.

Conditions: Icy path, cold spray

Parking: Paid lot, small fee

Difficulty: Easy

Sofia Lindström

Jan 6, 2026 · Road trip

Winter closed behindIcyGreat views

Stopped here on a Ring Road trip in early January. The path behind the waterfall was closed due to ice — check conditions before you go if walking behind is the main reason. Still stunning from the front though.

Conditions: Snow, ice, closed path

Parking: Free in winter (closed booth)

Difficulty: Easy (front only)