Gufufoss Waterfall In East Iceland

by David & Intan

Gufufoss waterfall in Iceland is like the long lost twin of the famous Skogafoss waterfall.

The wide falls end in a rocky river that makes it look really similar to Skogafoss, and the cliffs surrounding the waterfall even look the same.

This travel guide will explain how to get there, and everything you need to know before you go!

Visiting Gufufoss Waterfall

The major difference between Gufufoss and Skogafoss is that this one is remote and MUCH less crowded.

Skogafoss usually has hundreds of visitors at any given time, but Gufufoss was completely empty when I went there.

At Gufufoss, itโ€™s also possible to hike up to the top of the cliff and take photos from there, but I was content to just take photos from the bottom by the river.

This is a great place to stop and stretch your legs if youโ€™re getting exhausted driving through east Iceland.

River and boulders at the Gufufoss Waterfall in Iceland
 

Entrance Fees

No parking fee or entrance fee is required.
 

How To Get To Gufufoss Waterfall

Gufufoss is located about 700 kilometers (430 miles) from Reykjavik, way off in eastern Iceland, but itโ€™s a short detour from the Ring Road.

If youโ€™re coming from the little town of Seydisfjordur itโ€™s a 5 minute drive, or a 45 minute walk with about 150 meters of elevation gain. Itโ€™s an uphill walk from town, but not super hard. There is some space to walk beside the road.

You donโ€™t need 4 wheel drive to visit Gufufoss; any 2 wheel drive vehicle can reach the parking lot, where itโ€™s just a 5 minute walk to the waterfall.


 

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