Glanni is a stunning waterfall in Norðurá river. The locals believe it to be the dwelling place for elves and trolls. A well defined and clearly marked trail leads to the waterfall.
Glanni is not far away from the Grábrók volcano, Grábrókarhraun lava field, and the small village of Bifröst. Nearby is Paradisarlaut (Paradise Hollow), a beautiful oasis in the middle of a lava field. Glanni waterfall is small but beautiful with at least three side-by-side drops, each with multiple tiers.
How to visit Glanni?
You can park your car by the golf course. From there, you can take a walking path that will lead to the waterfall and the hollow. The viewing deck offers a great view of the waterfall. You can buy provisions at the coffee shop by the car park (parking lot) and enjoy a wonderful picnic by the waterfall or in Paradise Hollow.
What does the word Glanni mean?
The word Glanni means” light” or “shining”. The waterfall has this name because of the bright white colour of the water as it hits the rocks below.
What is the name of the river where Glanni waterfall is?
The Norðurá river is one of Iceland’s most abundant salmon fishing rivers. Therefore, it’s not uncommon to see salmon jumping in the waterfall using a man made”fish ladder” to make their journey easier. If you are there in summer, please do not disturb the anglers or the river itself.
