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Æðarfossar

North Iceland294 km from Reykjavík

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Æðarfossar is a waterfall on the Laxá river in North Iceland.

North of Route 85 (Norðausturvegur), the river Laxá í Aðaldal forms a lake and then drops 3 metres in several channels over the Æðarfossar. The Laxá, which is the outflow from Lake Mývatn, has travelled 56 km by the time it reaches this point and flows a further 2 km into Skjálfandi bay. Translated from Icelandic, the name means the "eider duck waterfalls." Nearby lies the farm Laxamýri, which is known for eiderdown and was the birthplace of the poet Jóhann Sigurjónsson.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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65.9830°N, 17.4146°W · North Iceland

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The Saltvík tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 hHúsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 hBig Whales & Puffins RIB boat tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 hHúsavík: Small-Family Run, Responsible Whale Watchingfrom 11.990 ISK · 3 hGeosea Ticketfrom 7.490 ISKBig Whale Safari & Puffinsfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 hWhale Watchingfrom 12.490 ISK · 3 hWhales & Horsesfrom 22.990 ISK · 4 hFrom Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Æðarfossar weather and conditions

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2°Cthunderstorm · feels -7°C13 m/sgusts 199 h 46 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:48
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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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
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
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VW Caravelle

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

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FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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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.

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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Æðarfossar — photo by Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Landsendafoss13 km
  2. 2Skeifárfoss17 km
  3. 3Ullarfoss23 km
  4. 4Barnafoss27 km
  5. 5Goðafoss34 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Goldfish Pond4 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík8 km
  3. 3Ostakarið9 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Húsavík7 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Laugar29 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Fosshóll34 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó7 km
  2. 2Krambúð8 km
  3. 3Jónsabúð35 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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How do I get to Æðarfossar?
Æðarfossar is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Æðarfossar free to visit?
Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.
What is the best time to visit Æðarfossar?
Æðarfossar is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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