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Ægissíðufoss

South Coast83 km from Reykjavík

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Ægissíðufoss is a waterfall on the Ytri-Rangá river in Iceland's South Coast.

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63.8192°N, 20.4166°W · South Coast

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Getting there
A few km downriver from Hella
The walk
Trail runs from Hella down to the falls (distance not stated)
Off the main road
0.5 km from Route 25
Nearest town
Hella — 1.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
83 km in a straight line
What else is close
52 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Well-known fishing spot on the riverHas a salmon ladderFlow is steady year-roundJón Þorláksson (later PM) once considered a bridge above the falls; the bridge was instead built at Hella

Tours near Ægissíðufoss

Country Ridefrom 19.500 ISK · 2 hOn the Beaten Trackfrom 21.000 ISK · 2 hStable Visitfrom 5.600 ISK · 40 minMountains & Meadowsfrom 13.900 ISK · 1 hUnder The Volcanofrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h 30 minStable Combofrom 12.300 ISK · 1 h 30 minLaugavegur - Fjallabak Super Jeep Tourfrom 69.990 ISK · 11 hCaves of Hella - The Underworld of the Southfrom 6.950 ISK · 1 h 10 minLAVA Centre interactive volcano exhibiton and cinema - Full Experiencefrom 5.200 ISK · 1 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Ægissíðufoss weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Covercast · feels 1°C4 m/sgusts 79 h 53 mdaylight · 08:11 – 18:03
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%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 −12%
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 −12%
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 −12%

Photos & videos

Ægissíðufoss — photo by Visit South IcelandPhoto: Visit South Iceland / south.is
Iceland Walking Tour - Ægissíðufoss [4K]IcelandHotSpots
Aegissidufoss – Icelandic waterfallThe Machine – Aerial Videography
024 Ægissíðufoss Waterfall IcelandDan's Endless Destinations
Iceland - Day 1 - Ægissíðufoss WaterfallCoachWhite74
023 Ægissíðufoss Waterfall IcelandDan's Endless Destinations
Ægissíðufoss Waterfall, IcelandVUIDI

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Árbæjarfoss6 km
  2. 2Urriðafoss17 km
  3. 3Hestafoss21 km
  4. 4Árnesflúðir22 km
  5. 5Búðafoss23 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Hella2 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra11 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur12 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hella2 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Landvegamót8 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur12 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin2 km
  2. 2Krónan12 km
  3. 3Bónus30 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Ægissíðufoss?
Ægissíðufoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Ægissíðufoss 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 Ægissíðufoss?
Ægissíðufoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Data & sources

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All waterfalls83 waterfalls in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams