Glymur Waterfall
Glymur
Iceland’s second-highest waterfall, hidden in a deep valley at the head of Hvalfjörður. Reaching it means passing through a lava cave, crossing the river on a log and climbing along the canyon edge.
Glymur Waterfall lies at the head of Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord), with a drop of about 198 meters, making it Iceland’s second-highest waterfall. It is about one hour’s drive from Reykjavík. The classic loop is about 7 kilometers and takes 3–4 hours. First pass through a lava cave, then cross the river on logs laid across it and steel cables. Next, climb steeply up the canyon edge, where several viewpoints look down on the waterfall plunging into the deep gorge. Finally, ford the river upstream to return. Some sections are steep and slippery, so wear waterproof hiking boots. The river-crossing logs are usually set up only in summer.
Opening hours
All day (summer hiking)
Nearby sights
- Mount Esja
- Þríhnúkagígur (Inside the Volcano)
- Árbær Open Air Museum
- Viðey Island
- Höfði House
- Sun Voyager
- Perlan
- Laugavegur