Waterfall · West Iceland
Giljafoss
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Giljafoss is 119 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 51 min by car.
- The nearest town to Giljafoss is Borgarnes.
- Giljafoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 119 km by road, about 1 h 51 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.6757° N, 21.0803° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Giljafoss?
Giljafoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
Where is Giljafoss?
Giljafoss is at 64.6757° N, 21.0803° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Hraunfossar, a waterfall about 5.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Giljafoss from Reykjavík?
Giljafoss is 119 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 51 min by car.
How do I get to Giljafoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Giljafoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Giljafoss?
We have not verified a fee for Giljafoss. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Giljafoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 70 minutes' drive from Giljafoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (92 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (99 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool99 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool100 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon106 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool111 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HraunfossarWaterfall · 5.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: LeCardinal
BarnafossarWaterfall · 5.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims).
OkVolcano · 13 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Oddur SigurðssonBlávatnLake · 13 km
VíðgelmirCave · 16 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Olikristinn
DeildartunguhverHot spring · 16 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Nojhan
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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