Amazing place to hike to. It is the second-tallest waterfall in Iceland 640feet (198 meters). Stunning views, very peaceful and not crowded at all as there is a hike (1h) to it and a 1h drive from Reykjavik and people are comfortable and won't do it. :)) I'd say it is a hidden gem. You have FREE parking available at the base. Be aware there is a proper hike to the waterfall. - It has rocky terrain, level difference (altitude), winding inclining path without trees, so boots and adequate equipment are a must. - Also, CHECK WEATHER APP before hiking. NOW the funny part: The hike to the waterfall where you have to put up a bit of effort into. Turn left at the green sign (basically follow the sign). Follow the path, don't try to find shortcuts, don't cheat :)) it took me 40 minutes to the waterfall and 27 minutes back to the base, at a moderate-high speed (not running). But if you enjoy breaks and pics it will be a 3h round trip to not sweat too much. :)

Latest update is the LOG is not over the river but we walked along the west side of the river up the falls and was amazing. Took us 2.5 hours including breaks and a cup of tea at the top. Well worth it

Worth the hike, took us 2hrs to get to the highest overlook and back. More strenuous so any balance/nobility issues this isn’t the hike. Have to cross a stream but has a cable installed for holding. Utilize water resistant boots

My favourite hike despite wild weather. Good options from super easy to fairly tricky. Awesome views. Quite hard to find the trail at times up high.

Beautiful waterfall. The actual hike takes 2-3 hours. You don't need to be a pro to get to the waterfall. The track is something between easy and medium.

We went for this hike in April. During the hike you are supposed to cross the river and usually there’s a wooden log there to help you with that during spring and summers. But it wasn’t there in April because of which it was pretty difficult to cross the river without getting wet. Although I did witness a lot of people still doing it despite that but it was too risky for me especially with the cold weather. You’ll definitely see a sign in the beginning mentioning about the log.

One of the coolest hikes I've ever done. The hike up definitely requires a level of fitness that allows for semi exposed uphill hiking. You climb ~1200 ft in less than a mile. Our group is pretty experienced hikers and it wasn't too bad, but took a bit longer than expected (about an hour to get up and an hour down). Glymur was amazing! From the side that was open (go left at the fork, the other side was still covered in snow (April) and not open) you couldn't see the bottom. It was the kind of view that made your stomach drop. The 360 degree views were unbelievable and the whole experience was breathtaking. 100% recommend!

In my opinion one of the best trails in Iceland. Moderate difficulty, 3 hours trek (average peace, doing stops and taking photos). You will have to cross a freezing river, it is possible to do it barefoot.

Great place for hiking. There are two ways to get from the parking up to the waterfall. Southmeast way requires crossing the stream which is a only available during summer time. From this trail you will see the Glymur fully but it's more challenging. North/west trail is easier and does not cross main stream however you won't see the entire waterfall. Weather can quickly change in this area, especially in higher parts of the trails. The whole valley looks stunning all the way up to the fjord, as well as the canyon.

One of the best trail we went on in Iceland. Slightly challenging uphill. Beautiful view of the waterfall. River crossing barefoot was quite an experience (very cold)

wonderful waterfalls, a lot of effort to climb to the top but it was worth it. dispassionate advice: dress with warm clothes because it is very windy

The hike is kinda difficult and can be very dangerous specially in winter, but the reward at the top is amazing There's 3 paths to see Glymur, but in winter the piece of wood isn't placed so you can't cross the river, unless you wanna swim in this cold water ? But I warn you the current of water could be fast as you can see on my video I've decided to go on the "cutted" black line path (the left one) The path isn't always clear to follow, but if you doubt, just go higher until you see the cairns on the top left (it's the red trail) And YES this path goes through kind of a stone climb which can be slippery so be careful, as you can see on my video Enjoy !

Absolutely gorgeous waterfall! Be warned that the hike up is just that…up! If you choose to do the loop you will have to take off your boots and cross a freezing cold river!

Bridge / rope across to the eastern side of the Botnsá river is still down for the winter. Normally there May-Oct. Difficult to cross on foot, bring sandals and a waterproof bag, in case you fall in (as one of us did). Can still walk up the western side but views are not as good.

We had a blast! The parking is 10 min away, the view is amazing, you can even see the sea. There are two river crossing, one over a log and another... you have to go barefoot! So so much fun and really close to the capital :) Super duper reccomend.

Very uniquely beautiful hiking trails. But you absolutely need good hiking boots. Some trails were not marked clearly. But overall, worth visiting because the scenery is absolutely amazing!

This is a special place. I had a great time hiking and was the highlight of my first trip to Iceland.

Leaving the main road, you drive some kilometres on a gravel road and in the end, you find a small, free-of-charge parking lot. You cross a fence and hike among low trees and bushes. You will need a heavy-duty, waterproof ankle boot: you will walk through muddy terrain and cross small creeks. There are no signposts, but the trail is pretty obvious (except for the cave: do not descend to the river; go through the cave instead). After a short walk along the river, you reach the place where you can cross it. As you might read in several descriptions, the log is removed in wintertime; I found it in place on the first Saturday of October 2023. It probably depends on the weather. Crossing the river did not seem too dangerous, but the undertaking is not for the faint-hearted… The log is only half as long as the river, thus you must grip a wire rope and step on great stones until the middle of the river bed. Then I crossed from under the rope; your measurements (and your measure) may vary:-) After that, you walk up. You will have to cross small creeks; the trail sometimes proceeds on the edge of cliff walls – keep away if it is slippery, if it is windy, if you fear it. I walked in snow in the upper part. I started late in the afternoon, therefore I went only to the viewpoint, and I turned back to the same path, so the hike took two hours. It is said you can go up to the waterfall and you can use a ford to cross the river above, then you will find another way back.

Super awesome roughly 4-5 hr hike. It's not that bad in terms of elevation but there are two river crossings that I would say are difficult and require you to take off your shoes or put on sandals. One of the most beautiful hikes in all of Iceland as well!

Hiking up Glymur waterfall was a breathtaking experience. Navigating the uphill terrain brought an extra layer of challenge and excitement. The scenic trail to the top, especially in summer, offers captivating views of the surrounding landscapes. The vibrant lupine flowers in bloom added a colorful touch to the journey. The 4-hour hike was challenging but rewarding, making it a must-do for nature enthusiasts seeking both physical exertion and natural splendor.

Stellar 4hour loop hike in Iceland! The parking lot is small, you have to drive in quite a bit but it’s free! Once you park, there is obvious signage directing you towards Glymur! On the recommended route, it is rocky and steep at times, and slippery at certain points but it is worth the trek! This route gives you the best views of Glymur (you don’t get to see it as much on the return side). There are a few fun points along the way like a short river crossing with a log and rope in the summer and a small cave. Once you’re at the top, you can either descend the way you came (=moderate difficulty at least), or you can cross the river on top of the waterfall (clear signage). The water is about knee deep, and in September it was cold. Definitely a fun and unique experience. If you decide to make your way across, the reward is that your return trek is very easy, full of rolling green hills, flat terrain with views of the ocean! As with most of Iceland, weather changes quickly so make sure you pack windbreakers and rain gear! I would highly recommend this hike!

Apparently the last lighthouse in Iceland you can climb up. Just 300isk fee, friendly and informative chap at the visitor centre. Likely to be windy!! Great setting, interesting shape, 5 lots of wooden steps, great view 360°.

Great parking and a very small fee to walk up to the top of the lighthouse which offer spectacular views. Narrow stairs and need reasonable fitness to climb.

[September 2021] A great walk over beach rocks from Akranesviti. I walked around to the back of the lighthouse to find a small surprise carved into the concrete, as well as an excellent unobstructed view of the ocean. There was something particularly out of this world to be standing with my back to the lighthouse and facing the ocean, and allowing myself to be humbled by the roaring of the waves and winds. I highly encourage others visiting the country to experience this for themselves.

Wonderful place. While in Akranes it is a must visit. Old and new lighthouses. You can climb the new one, from there you have a magnificent view of the bay and the ocean. Usually the entrance costs 300 kronas, but now the entrance is free for Ukrainians.

Two well preserved lighthouses with great views all around. Definitely climb to the top of the newer lighthouse, singing while you go (great acoustics). Very nice restrooms available. Plenty of parking. Small visitor center with historical information.

Was looking for a place to photograph the night sky and ended up here. Beautiful rocks and waves for the foreground, the lighthouse structures aren’t the most amazing ones in Iceland. Darkness pollution from nearby industries imminent in the foreground.

Absolutely lovely. We happened to go on a nice weather day, so albeit a bit windy, the sky was a beautiful blue with lots of clouds. The lighthouse was empty, so we walked around the grounds and had it all to ourselves. There was some kind of art exhibit inside with haikus displayed on various levels (some in English, some in icelandic). Some of them were particularly poignant for me in my life currently and I appreciated the addition of this display to our adventure.

Both lighthouses are nice, we spent there overall 10-15 min, not that particular with views. WC at visitor’s center just next to free parking

Loved our quick visit to the lighthouse. The lighthouse keeper was very friendly. Pay the $2 to go in, you will be pleasantly surprised. There is currently an art show in there. The acoustics in the lighthouse was great. There are clean bathrooms as well.

Stunning, and such an amazing host! Learned a lot and cannot wait to come back some day for a concert

Beautiful and easy walk to see both the old and new lighthouses. Many people leave cute painted rocks. Lots of gorgeous photo opportunities, and is a peaceful spot to look out at the water. No entry fee or queues to walk around the area, but we did not try to enter the lighthouses.

The lighthouse is at a nice spot with the view on Reykjavik over sea. Nothing special when it is closed like we had, but maybe the info house provides some more details and you might be allowed to climb up when the tower is open.

Well worth the visit if your close, if you go into the large light house, go inside and close the door hard, the sound is incredible.

Short drive from Reykjavik under the tunnel. Free car park, clean toilets at visitor hut. Old lighthouse is rocky path. New lighthouse is taller and the one you can climb up. 300kr adults, under 18s free. Art for sale is displayed on the lighthouse walls as you climb up. Good views at the top. Lady in visitors hut speaks good English and likes to chat and recommend places to visit. Worth a visit if nearby

This museum that is located in Hvalfjörður, about an hour's drive from Reykjavik, was larger than I anticipated with a great number of artifacts relating to Iceland's history and WWII. After checking out all the museums rooms, I recommend the homely café, that serves amongst other, freshly made coffee, homemade cakes and delicious waffles with jam and whipped cream....the Icelandic way!

This museum has a wonderful personally curated collection of WW II memorabilia. Worth seeing, for adults and kids as well .

When we stop by the campground was not open or was the museum. We did our best but we could not find information as to whether or not it would be open at the time we came by which was very early May.

Lovely place with delicious coffee and cake. Lots of artifacts inside that take you back in time. I had a peaceful camping spot and the host was very gracious. They are usually closed Mondays and Tuesdays but I got lucky because of a special event! Takk fyrir!!

The Icelandic War and Pease Museum - Herminjasafnið, is a historic museum and a memorial place about the WW2 in Iceland and the great convoy ship trail between America and Europe. The ships gathered here in Hvalfjörður - The Whale Bay in Iceland before they continued their way to Russia and to United Kingdom.

I go here every few years and its always as amazing, the museum is very interesting and has everything you could ask for, and the cafeteria has excellent waffles and service! Loved it

Great place to stop for fantastic cake and good coffee. Very cozy ambient and attached to a war and peace museum. Very interesting.

It’s absolutely fantastic place in import historically place. The owner is absolutely handsome! Visit this museum without any doubt!

Finally we visit this museum. He is working only summer. End it was very nice and a lot information. Irish caffe with chees cake was perfect.

We stopped too late to visit the exhibits, but were welcomed to have coffee and cake. Cozy dining area. Cluttered in a homey way. Very clean. The cakes were a generous size, soft, and tasty. Wish we could have stayed longer and will plan for it next time we come through.

The Icelandic War and Pease Museum - Herminjasafnið, is a historic museum and a memorial place about the WW2 in Iceland and the great convoy ship trail between America and Europe. The ships gathered here in Hvalfjörður - The Whale Bay in Iceland before they continued their way to Russia and to United Kingdom.

This museum has a wonderful personally curated collection of WW II memorabilia. Worth seeing, for adults and kids as well .

Sooo many artifacts from the 1930s and 40s. Many relating to WWII directly, but also many that are just from the era. Organized into rooms based on different countries, but otherwise things are just randomly propped around each room. A really fun experience to peruse and try to find as many things that are of interest to you as possible.

Very interesting, and a lot to see. The camping has an awesome view. Coffee and chocolate cake tasts very good.

If you are like me always on the hunt for a a scenic and cultural destinations, you should not miss the two lighthouses at Akranes. Located in the west coast of the country and only about an hour drive from Reykjavík, Akranes is a charming little town. The two lighthouses are the most iconic landmarks of the town, and they offer a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountains. The older lighthouse was built in 1918 and is 10.7 meters high. The newer one was built in 1943-1944 and is 19.3 meters high. It was first used in 1947 and is still operational today. The two lighthouses (there is actually a third one close by) are a very popular tourist attraction, especially for photographers and nature lovers. They are very picturesque and create a striking contrast with the sky and the sea. No matter the season or the weather, they are always beautiful to behold. You can capture amazing photos of the lighthouses at different times of the day, from sunrise to sunset, and even at night when they are illuminated. The larger lighthouse is open to the public and also used for art shows and music performances. You can climb up the spiral staircase and enjoy the panoramic view from the top. The lighthouse hosts various events throughout the year, such as exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and workshops. I highly recommend this place for just about everyone. It's going to be a truly memorable part of your trip.

Very nice little lighthouse that you can go up to the very top. Check the opening time before going there. We were lucky to talked with Hilmar who is really passionates about it. You can try to echo and sing into it, the acoustic is really good. You have a small exhibition at the entrance about the lighthouse story. You can also have other exhibitions, on the upper floors. You have to pay a small fee of 300isk at the black small house before the lighthouse.

You can sing inside :) The whole visit takes about 10 minutes and definitely worth 2€

This in one of a few lighthouses you can go into in Iceland. You can view the lighthouses from the ground for free, or pay a small fee to go inside the large one. I highly recommend paying the small fee so you can look inside and even go to the top. The fee supports the lighthouse upkeep and you will meet Hilmar, who was the one that opened it to the public. He can tell you anything you want to know about it and greets you with a warm welcome. The lighthouse has amazing acoustics and many musicians have played inside just for that attribute. Although the top entrance is a little sketchy, don’t let that sway you from going up to get a 360 degree view of the area. We did it on a very windy day and it was still amazing. The other, smaller lighthouse you can get to by walking on the rocks, but you cannot enter that one. The overall experience was well worth the detour. Keep in mind the hours to get inside, as it is not open on the weekends. It was great chatting with Hilmar and hope that Sigur Ros plays inside your lighthouse one day!

A beautiful and quiet place. Through the height of the lighthouse, you can see a large part of the sea and the Akranes area

The admission to go up the lighthouse is 300ISK, very little. You can get a nice view of the surroundings and there are a few boards that detail the history of the lighthouse.

It surely looks like a cool place and I would have really liked to be able to visit it. I tried on two separate dates, first I arrived after the closing times because the ones listed online were wrong (I also corrected those on Google Maps). The second time I tried, they just paved the road to the lighthouse parking lot, and even though I still attempted to go and was during visiting hours, I left my car far away and walked but the lighthouse and office were locked. I guess they were thinking no one would go to the trouble to visit on that day during the paving works. Maybe you have better luck, I think it's a nice sight!

Enjoyed our stay. We thought we were seeing a pod of whales on the water. But maybe just rocks near the surface.

Worth going inside. Great acoustic and view from the top! If good weather you can get a nice glimpse of Reykjavik across the ocean!

Nice quaint light house view. Wonderful echo inside for singing :)

If you are able, do not miss out on this gym/service. The owners are some of the kindest people I’ve met and very passionate about what they do. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Iceland.

Our experience climbing with Doddy this summer was simply fantastic. We drove up to Akranes on our second day in Iceland to climb on our daughters 13th birthday. Doddy quickly assessed our varying skill levels and everyone had a great day. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that when we landed in Reykjavik two weeks later we drove up again for another day of climbing. We are truly looking forward to climbing with Doddy again next summer!

I rarely write Google reviews, but my experience with Þórður was outstanding, and I really want him to get more exposure. To any climbers planning on visiting Iceland, I highly recommend connecting with him and going to the crag in Akranes. A highly experienced climber and bouldering coach, he bolted all the routes there (5.3-5.13+), and therefore knows the area inside and out. I will definitely be climbing with him again the next time I visit Iceland.

Þórður, owner of the gym was super accommodating on our first visit to the gym and told us everything we need for our outdoor bouldering day. Helped us with weather, wind, tide etc. He took us around to the crag in Akranes, and showed us the nicest boulders he developed. Definitely visit this gym for the nicest experience in Iceland.

Rented a Suzuki Vitara from Cars Iceland. I opted for the online check-in and collected my keys from a locker. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Upon picking up the car, I noticed a couple of dings here and there. Cross checking with the "damage" report that Cars had provided via the check in, the damages were already recorded down. That's a bonus. Fuel was also near full tank and i could start my adventure right away! Their website provides lots of useful information such as parking and road conditions. These are extremely useful stuff while navigating the drastic weather changes of Iceland. Overall the car was excellent condition and I only hoped that the ice scraper could be slightly larger in size. Returning of the car was also real easy. I just handed the keys over to the staff at the drop off and I was on my way. Will definitely return to Cars Iceland!

This is a real nice place to get a rental car from. We came from Chicago and was able to book it successfully no problem. Good value. The 4 wheel drive has been handling the ring road with no problem at all. Would rent again.

A more detailed review. It was easy to pick up the key, we arrived after 6pm but there were still employees in the office. Car from 2020 but in excellent condition, sufficient for our needs. All information available on the website or explicit on the vehicle itself (care, fuel). The only information that should be more explicit (but it was there when checking in the vehicle by email, is the issue of paid parking!). At the end, leave the car, hand over the keys and we won't take more than 2 minutes. Easy and cheaper, top!

Cars Iceland was a breeze. From pick up to drop off. Just a 3 minute walk accross the airport. Great customer service! Thanks Cars Iceland!

Fantastic time travelling to some of our favourite locations in Iceland. The staff at Cars Iceland Reykjavik office made the process of car rental as easy as it can be. Time spent in the office at pickup and drop off was kept to an absolute minimum yet the staff remained efficient, courteous and friendly at all times.

Really simple process. They were clear about everything; great selection of cars and good prices. Communication was great! Recommended. I'd certainly use again! Tip: the company is 5 minutes walk from the terminal if you happen to arrive when the shuttle bus is over.

I recommend CarsIceland. We had a Toyota RAV4. The car was almost new and had no faults throughout our 14 day trip around Iceland. If you checked online, key from car will wait for you in the key box (office of Blue Car Rental, Keflavik airport). Return car after midnight was also without problem.

I give your company a full 5 star rating. Car was in excellent condition and very clean. Service for pick up and drop off were very professional as well! Thanks, I will surely recommend your company to anyone visiting Iceland.

We had the best experience with Cars Iceland! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Communication was great - I needed to pick up the car an hour earlier than booked. After sending an email, I received a confirmation reply within a few minutes. The pick-up and drop-off location was also easy to reach. Highly recommended!

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We had a really great experience using Cars Iceland. The whole process was seamless from beginning to end. Our car was in excellent condition and was probably the most cost effective purchase of our whole trip.

Cars Iceland was great! The rental place is a two minute walk from the airport and they had the car waiting for me at 5am. Pick-up and drop-off was pleasant and quick. The Dacia Duster was in great shape and stout enough to not feel like it was going to get blown off the road when the notorious Iceland winds hit. Of the five times I've been to Iceland, this rental agency, car, and price, was by far the best. I will for sure be going back to them on my next visit.

Great service! The car was perfect for the purpose, self service check-in and super fast manual check-out. Next time we'll rent again with them for sure.

I rented a car for the first time in my life. It was demanding. I read blogs, what is necessary to clarify while renting a car. Then I read blogs and recommendations where to rent a car in Iceland. I decided on Cars Iceland. It was a great choice. I chose a car and additional services. Then the airline changed our flight and we had to adjust our schedule. I contacted Cars Iceland and we postponed the pick up time. Then I decided to change additional services. I contacted Cars Iceland and they changed them. When I was fine-tuning our travel program and decided to extend it, I contacted Cars Iceland and they extended the date. Picking up the car at the airport was easy. Returning the car in Reykjavik went smoothly. They were accommodating even when I contacted them during the car rental period. We got a chip for a discount on gasoline. They didn't keep any money on our card as a deposit. Thank you for your excellent services. We want to return to Iceland and we will rent the car from you again.

The whole rental experience went really well. The pick up took only 5 minutes and the return was even faster. We had no complaints with the car as it did a great job driving us around Iceland. 4WD and studs helped a lot in snowy areas of the north. This was a 5-star experience. Well done team and keep up the excellent work !

Fantastic, easy, quick service and great communication from staff. I managed to double-book a Sat-Nav before we travelled. I emailed to ask about a refund and was immediately issued one. Car was in excellent condition and perfect for what we needed. Drop-off was quick and easy, even thought it was at 4.30am. Great experience.

We had the best experience with Cars Iceland. The location is easy for pick up and drop off. Rates were great. Dacia Duster was the perfect car for two adults and two tweens. Good luggage space. Also due to a flight cancellation easy process to add two days. Highly recommend!

Our experience included different stages, such as booking, pick-up and drop-off of the car at KEF, 11 days of use in the Icelandic roads of an almost new car (Manual and petrol Dacia Duster 4x4), and also communication during the trip with the support staff. In everything, Cars Iceland responded in the best possible way.