Glanni

Folklore

Story & Folklore

Glanni is a delightful small waterfall on the Norðurá river in West Iceland, just off the road to Snæfellsnes. The Falls drop perhaps 15 metres across a wide basalt shelf, the water pouring in multiple channels over dark rock. What makes Glanni special is the salmon: Norðurá is one of Iceland's best salmon rivers, and in late summer you can often see Atlantic salmon leaping up the falls on their upstream migration. A small footbridge and paved path make the falls easily accessible. Glanni is often combined with a visit to the nearby Gerðuberg basalt columns — a pairing that makes for a rewarding half-day of West Iceland's natural highlights.