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Öxará

West Iceland, Iceland
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Öxará

West Iceland, Iceland

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Öxará is a lake-to-lake river in Iceland in Þingvellir National Park, a tributary of Lake Þingvallavatn. It descends to the rift forming Öxarárfoss, a waterfall.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Öxará

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Þrándarstaðafossar
6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Folaldafoss
7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Staur
7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Stóragil
7.2 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Stóragil
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur
17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

#2.Krosslaug
20 km·~24 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit
21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#4.Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær
23 km·~28 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hvannabrekka
8.1 km·~10 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Fagrabrekka
8.2 km·~10 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Nyrðri-Leirar
8.4 km·~10 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Hjalli
15 km·~18 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
27 km·~32 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
28 km·~34 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
28 km·~34 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
29 km·~34 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla
20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarvatn
27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundartangi
27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Mosfellsbær
28 km·~34 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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Where is Öxará?
Öxará is a river in West Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.
Can you fish in Öxará?
Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.
Is Öxará safe to cross?
If Öxará is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.
When does Öxará run highest?
Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

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