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Aldeyjarfoss is a 20-meter waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river in North Iceland.
The sound of falling water fills the air. Mist catches the light. This is Iceland at its most elemental.
The river Skjálfandafljót drops here from a height of 20m. The columnar jointed basalt belongs to a 9000 years old lava field called Bárðardalshraun, hraun being the Icelandic word for lava..
Come early morning or late evening to avoid crowds. The light's better for photos anyway. Bring layers - waterfall spray plus Icelandic wind equals cold.
Map of Aldeyjarfoss
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65.3664°N, 17.3370°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Route 842 · upper Bárðardalur valley, near the Sprengisandur highland route
Off the main road- 26.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vogar við Mývatn — 34.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 257 km in a straight line
What else is close- 33 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Framed by basalt columnsDark volcanic rock contrasts with white glacial waterReachable by driving most of the way plus a short walk
Tours near Aldeyjarfoss
Siberian Husky Dog Sleddingfrom 40.000 ISK · 2 h
Siberian Husky Kennel Visitfrom 10.000 ISK · 1 h
Summer Dog sleddingfrom 30.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Askja Classicfrom 34.900 ISK · 12 h
Buggy Adventure Mývatn - ATV tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 2 h
Askja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionAldeyjarfoss weather and conditions
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2°Cclear · feels -5°C8 m/sgusts 139 h 43 mdaylight · 08:03 – 17:46
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Ingvararfoss< 1 km - 2Hrafnabjargafoss3 km
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Goðafoss37 km - 5Geitafoss37 km
Hot springs
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Grjótagjá36 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit36 km
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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How do I get to Aldeyjarfoss?
Aldeyjarfoss is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Aldeyjarfoss 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 Aldeyjarfoss?
Aldeyjarfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.
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PexelsHero & gallery photography · Rino Adamo / Pexels
Visit North Iceland (northiceland.is)Visitor access & practical facts
WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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