Waterfall · West Iceland
Grundarfoss
waterfall in Vesturland, Iceland
Quick facts
- Grundarfoss is 177 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 41 min by car.
- The nearest town to Grundarfoss is Grundarfjörður.
- Grundarfoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grundarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 177 km by road, about 2 h 41 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9097° N, 23.2200° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Grundarfoss?
Grundarfoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
Where is Grundarfoss?
Grundarfoss is at 64.9097° N, 23.2200° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Helgrindur, a volcano about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Grundarfoss from Reykjavík?
Grundarfoss is 177 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 41 min by car.
How do I get to Grundarfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grundarfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Grundarfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Grundarfoss. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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