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North Iceland

Geitafoss

Smaller waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river immediately downstream from the much more famous Goðafoss.

30–60 minutesEasy

East Iceland

Geithúsaárgil

Impressive river gorge below Grænafell shaped over time by the Geithúsaá river.

1–2 hoursModerate

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West Iceland

Geitlandsjökull

A glacier-covered mountain adjoining the Langjökull ice cap.

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Westfjords

Gemlufallsheiði

A high mountain landscape between the Dýrafjörður and Önundarfjörður areas, offering classic Westfjords scenery.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

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North Iceland

GeoSea

Clifftop geothermal sea baths overlooking Skjálfandi Bay and the mountains beyond Húsavík.

2–4 hoursEasy

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Snæfellsnes

Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs

A striking wall of remarkably regular basalt columns rising above the surrounding countryside.

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East Iceland

Gerpir

Rugged 661-metre cape forming the easternmost mainland point of Iceland and exposing some of the country’s oldest rock.

Full dayChallenging

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Golden Circle

Geysir Geothermal Area

Iceland’s famous geothermal field of hot springs, steaming ground and erupting geysers.

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South Coast

Ghost Centre

An attraction exploring Icelandic ghost stories and supernatural folklore.

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East Iceland

Gilsárfoss

Pretty waterfall on Gilsá reached by a short walk from town, with a path allowing visitors to walk behind the falling water.

30–60 minutesEasy

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North Iceland

Gilsstofa

Historic building forming part of the heritage collection at Glaumbær.

30–60 minutesEasy

South Coast

Gjáin

A lush hidden valley of waterfalls, streams and lava formations contrasting dramatically with its surroundings.

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South Coast

Gjárfoss

One of the picturesque waterfalls hidden within Gjáin.

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Westfjords

Gjögur

A tiny and extremely remote settlement area in Árneshreppur with strong connections to the traditional fishing history of Strandir.

1–2 hoursEasy

Westfjords

Gjögur Coast

The wild and sparsely populated coastline surrounding Gjögur in northern Strandir.

30–60 minutesEasy

Westfjords

Gjögur Viewpoint

A scenic perspective over the isolated coastal landscape surrounding Gjögur.

Under 30 minutesEasy

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West Iceland

Glanni

A picturesque waterfall on the Norðurá river near Bifröst.

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North Iceland

Glaumbær

Exceptional preserved turf-farm complex illustrating centuries of rural Icelandic life in Skagafjörður.

1–2 hoursEasy

South Coast

Gljúfrabúi

A waterfall partly concealed inside a narrow canyon close to Seljalandsfoss.

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East Iceland

Gljúfursárfoss

Beautiful roughly 45-metre waterfall dropping into a colourful ravine immediately below the Road 917 parking area.

30–60 minutesEasy

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North Iceland

Gloppuhellir

Natural cave formation encountered within the wider Jökulsárgljúfur hiking landscape.

1–2 hoursModerate

South Coast

Gluggafoss

An unusual waterfall flowing through openings in the rock in the beautiful Fljótshlíð countryside.

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South Coast

Gluggafoss above Nauthúsagil

A lesser-known waterfall higher in the Nauthúsagil landscape.

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