west-iceland · Iceland
Glanni
Glanni is a beautiful, little-visited waterfall on the Norðurá salmon river in West Iceland's Borgarfjörður district. The falls cascade over a series of smooth, sculptured lava shelves into deep green pools below. The river is one of Iceland's best salmon fishing rivers, and in late summer and autumn, Atlantic salmon can sometimes be seen leaping the falls during their upstream migration.
About Glanni
Glanni is a beautiful, little-visited waterfall on the Norðurá salmon river in West Iceland's Borgarfjörður district. The falls cascade over a series of smooth, sculptured lava shelves into deep green pools below. The river is one of Iceland's best salmon fishing rivers, and in late summer and autumn, Atlantic salmon can sometimes be seen leaping the falls during their upstream migration.
History & Background
Glanni has been a significant site in Iceland's landscape. Throughout the years, this location has played an important role in Icelandic culture and natural history.
Key Facts
- ✔Iceland has over 10,000 waterfalls, making it one of the most waterfall-rich countries in the world
- ✔Many Icelandic waterfalls are fed by glacial meltwater, giving them a milky blue-white color
- ✔The power of Icelandic waterfalls was historically used for washing wool and powering mills
- ✔Waterfalls in Iceland can change dramatically between seasons — frozen in winter, thundering in summer
