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Outdoors South Coast, Vík

Gljúfrabúi

An outdoor spot in South Coast, Vík, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Gljúfrabúi in South Coast, Vík
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Why go

Hidden waterfall in a narrow canyon just north of Seljalandsfoss.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Vík, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Seljalandsfoss, 0.6 km away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
South Coast
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 2 closest curated picks in Vík, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Seljalandsfoss

    60-meter waterfall with a path that loops behind the falls.

    Outdoors · 0.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Skógafoss

    Wide 60-meter waterfall with stairs to a viewing platform.

    Outdoors · 25 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Gljúfrabúi is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Vík

2 more curated outdoor spots in Vík. See the full Vík guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Vík run from 3°C in January to 13°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Gljúfrabúi itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Vík from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vík weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Gljúfrabúi, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
249, 861, Iceland
Coordinates
63.62086, -19.98645
Destination
Vík, Iceland

Gljúfrabúi: quick answers

How much time do you need at Gljúfrabúi?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Gljúfrabúi. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Gljúfrabúi?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Wade through the stream to see it.

Is Gljúfrabúi free?

Yes, we list Gljúfrabúi as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Gljúfrabúi?

Gljúfrabúi is at 249, 861, Iceland, in South Coast. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Gljúfrabúi?

Gljúfrabúi appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Vík.

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