Gluggafoss

63.4316º N, 19.5332º W

Gluggafoss waterfall is actually a series of multiple waterfalls running in the small river Merkjá and together these waterfalls are called Merkjárfoss Falls. The main waterfall is 44 meters (144 ft) tall and then it plunges 8,5 meters (28 ft) further down. What makes Gluggafoss unique is its geology. The river has created several holes and tunnels in the soft palagonite bedrock, through which the water finds its way – we call them “gluggar” or windows. Gluggafoss is well worth visiting for this unique geology alone, but it’s also a very scenic waterfall in its own way. It is often overlooked by tourists and most of the time you can get this location all to yourself. Parking is right by the waterfall. Drones are allowed here.

Surrounding locations:

• Gljúfrabúi
• Seljalandsfoss
• Seljavallalaug
• Þórsmörk
• Skógafoss
• Keldur turf houses
• Westman Islands

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