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Glanni Waterfall Iceland (& Paradise Hollow) – Photos + Visit Tips

Last updated on June 4, 2019 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

Iceland is full of waterfalls, so when seeing yet another one indicated along Road 1, some might decide to skip it. However the Glanni waterfall Iceland and its nearby waterhole of Paradise Hollow should make in on your itinerary. It is not just about the waterfall, but also about the beautiful surroundings. Here is my guide to help you plan your visit.

Photos and Guide to plan your visit to Glanni Paradise - Iceland
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About the Glanni Falls (Glanni Foss)
PLANNING TIPS - Glanni Waterfall Iceland
Nice and easy walk in nature to the Bifrost waterfall
Paradise Hollow Waterhole
Panoramic views at the end of Glanni Paradise

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About the Glanni Falls (Glanni Foss)

Glanni is a beautiful waterfall on the Nordura River (a great place for Salmon fishing), very close to the Grabrok Volcanic craters. The path of Glanni paradise includes a platform to see the Glanni Waterfall, stairs down to Paradise Hollow, a beautiful small waterhole, and panoramic views of the river and surrounding mountains.

The access is really easy. You get nice views from the platform but take the time to venture a bit more on the paths around for better angles.

Glanni waterfall Iceland landscape

PLANNING TIPS - Glanni Waterfall Iceland

How to get to Glanni Waterfall

  • 30km North of Borganes on Road 1, Inland of the Snaefellsnes peninsula
  • If driving towards the North, turn right just before Bifrost towards the Glanni paradise golf course (it is well indicated)
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Visiting Glanni Paradise (Paradísarlaut)

  • Timing: I stopped for roughly 45 min there exploring different paths – Except for the first sign on the parking, things are not well indicated so I have drawn a map – see below
  • Difficulty: The path is well maintained. Easy walk
  • Amenities: There are toilets and a little shop on the carpark
  • I have read that in summer it is worth sitting close to the river as you can sometimes see salmons jumping upstream.
Map Glanni Paradise iceland

Nice and easy walk in nature to the Bifrost waterfall

Glanni Paradise is well worth the stop with easy walks in the middle of interesting flora and lava rocks. With autumn starting nature was really beautiful and colorful.

Walking at Glanni 1
Walking at Glanni 2
Glanni waterfall Iceland view

Paradise Hollow Waterhole

Further along the path, down the stairs, is a waterhole with emerauld and turquoise water. Had the weather been better it would have been a very nice place for a picnic.

Paradise Hollow at Glanni
Paradise Hollow emeral water

Panoramic views at the end of Glanni Paradise

I am glad I continued exploring to the end of the path as I was rewarded with peaceful panomaric views of the river and surrounding mountains.

Panorama Glanni Paradise 1
Panorama Glanni Paradise 2

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  1. Renuka says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Certainly! And autumn adds to its ‘paradise-like’ quality! Iceland is so fascinating. In fact, I would like to admit that I never thought Iceland would be any magic until I discovered write-ups and photos of this beautiful country. Now it’s really on my wish-list.

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    • Claire Robinson says

      October 23, 2014 at 5:06 AM

      You are right, Iceland is magic and fascinating. Sometime when you see so many beautiful pictures on the Internet you are afraid of being disappointed once there. But I can assure you that with Iceland you will not. It is ten times better!

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