Glymur Waterfall
Glymur Waterfall is a waterfall in Golden Circle & Nearby, Iceland — about 71 km from Reykjavik and reached by a drive to the trailhead and a short walk in (footwear and weather check). Shoot it year-round, though winter wind, ice, and short daylight rework the shot list, then use the GPS coordinates, parking notes, and nearby waypoints below to fold this stop into a longer photography route.
Overview
Glymur is the second-highest waterfall in Iceland, with a cascade of 198 m
Questions & answers
Glymur Waterfall is in Golden Circle & Nearby, Iceland, approximately 71 km from Reykjavik. Exact GPS coordinates are included in the downloadable Waterfall map.
The recommended season for Glymur Waterfall is All. For light, plan around blue hour and the first hour after sunrise; Iceland's long shoulder-season twilight extends usable conditions on either side.
Drive/Hike access. Bring weather-appropriate footwear and check conditions before setting out. The downloadable GPS map gives turn-by-turn waypoints once imported into Google Maps or Gaia.
Yes — Glymur Waterfall can be visited year-round, though winter conditions may require a 4x4 or storm-tolerant plans.