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64.1153°N, 19.8515°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Hjálparfoss
Landmannalaugarfrom 43.900 ISK · 14 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHjálparfoss weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels 2°C3 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:00
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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- 1Unnamed viewpoint< 1 km
- 2
Gjáin í Þjórsárdal7 km - 3Rauðaskál volcano viewpoint13 km
- 4Búðafoss23 km
- 5Waterfall28 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur5 km
- 2Hrunalaug20 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur21 km
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Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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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.
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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
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