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63.9238°N, 20.6736°W · South Coast
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Getting there- Road 302 (Urriðafossvegur)
Off the main road- 3.5 km from Route 30
Nearest town- Rauðalækur — 13 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 67 km in a straight line
What else is close- 99 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Urriðafoss
Small group Tour: South Coast and Glacier Hikefrom 37.500 ISK · 12 h
Admission with Tastingfrom 1.990 ISK · 40 min
Laugavegur - Fjallabak Super Jeep Tourfrom 69.990 ISK · 11 h
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
Country Ridefrom 19.500 ISK · 2 h
On the Beaten Trackfrom 21.000 ISK · 2 h
Stable Visitfrom 5.600 ISK · 40 min
Mountains & Meadowsfrom 13.900 ISK · 1 h
Under The Volcanofrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionUrriðafoss weather and conditions
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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 viewpoint9 km
- 2
Kerið17 km - 3Búðafoss22 km
- 4
Hjálparfoss45 km - 5Waterfall45 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra13 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur13 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur14 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 Urriðafoss?
Urriðafoss 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 Urriðafoss?
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 Urriðafoss 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 Urriðafoss?
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 · Netha Hussain · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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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