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Hjálparfoss

South Coast, IcelandWheelchair accessible

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ViewpointSouth Coast

Hjálparfoss

South Coast, IcelandWheelchair accessible

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Hjálparfoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1153°N, 19.8515°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 32 (Árnes-Búrfell)
Off the main road: 0.7 km from Route 32
Nearest town: Árnes — 21.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 102 km in a straight line
What else is close: 93 mapped places within 20 km

Hjálparfoss weather and conditions

At Hjálparfoss in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Hjálparfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Hjálparfoss — photo by Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Hjálparfoss?

Hjálparfoss is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Hjálparfoss?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Hjálparfoss safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Hjálparfoss?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hjálparfoss

100 m

Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava…

#2.Tröllkonuhlaup

6.3 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Þjófafoss

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

#4.Rangárbotnar

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

5.4 km·~7 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Hrunalaug

20 km·~24 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Brúarpotturinn

21 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Sandártunga

5 km·~6 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

5 km·~6 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#3.Rjúpnavellir

9 km·~11 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#4.Áfangagil

13 km·~16 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#2.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#3.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

10 km·~12 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#4.F333 Haukadalsvegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Starts at Geysir

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

23 km·~27 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin

44 km·~53 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

45 km·~54 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir

23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

29 km·~35 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community