Waterfalls & Hot Springs
Western Iceland features a diverse range of geothermal and hydrological sites, from the 198-meter Glymur waterfall to Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. This list includes the basalt-column-framed Svöðufoss, the historic 13th-century Snorralaug pool in Reykholt, and the unique Hraunfossar, where water emerges directly from the Hallmundarhraun lava field. Visitors can also find naturally carbonated mineral water at Rauðamelsölkelda and the multi-tiered Glanni waterfall on the Norðurá salmon river.
A Glymur
A 198-meter tall waterfall featuring a scenic hiking trail with views of fjords, mountains, and a canyon.
B Kirkjufellsfoss
Waterfall.
C Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring
Deildartunguhver is the most powerful hot spring in Europe and as such, it is definitely worth visiting.
D Hraunfossar
Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 metres out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava…
E Bjarnarfoss
A tall waterfall on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula where water drops 80 meters over a basalt cliff near the junction of Road 54 and Road 56.
F Glanni
A multi-tiered waterfall on the Norðurá River, which is one of Iceland's most productive rivers for Atlantic salmon.
G BARNAFOSS
Barnafoss, also known as Bjarnafoss, is a waterfall in Western Iceland on the river Hvítá in Borgarfjörður, about 100 kilometres from…
H Snorralaug
A historic stone-lined geothermal pool in Reykholt used by the 13th-century scholar Snorri Sturluson. It is one of the country's oldest preserved man-made structures.
Landbrotalaug
A small, natural hot spring on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula featuring two shallow pools with temperatures typically ranging between 35-40°C.
J Grundarfoss
One of the highest waterfalls on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, dropping approximately 70 meters into a valley near Grundarfjörður.
K Bæjarfoss
A waterfall located directly above the town of Ólafsvík, accessible via a short walking trail that offers views of the town and harbor.
L Rauðamelsölkelda
A natural mineral spring that produces naturally carbonated water, known in Icelandic as an 'ölkelda,' which is safe for drinking.
M Svöðufoss
A 75-meter waterfall framed by basalt columns, positioned with the Snæfellsjökull glacier as a backdrop.
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