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Àlftafoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Àlftafoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Àlftafoss is a waterfall on the Ósdalsá river in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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Àlftafoss is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7070°N, 21.8678°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Àlftafoss weather and conditions

At Àlftafoss in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 01 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:58). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Àlftafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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Àlftafoss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Àlftafoss 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 Àlftafoss?

Àlftafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Lónfoss7 km
2Laugufoss16 km
3Gullfoss21 km
4Rettárfoss22 km
5Bakkafoss22 km

Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

8.4 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Hot_pot hot spring

#3.Gvendarlaug hin forna

18 km·~21 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Drangsnes Hot Pots

19 km·~23 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Hólmavík

8.4 km·~10 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

#2.Hveravík

14 km·~17 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

18 km·~22 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#4.Drangsnes

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

8.4 km·~10 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

20 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

70 km·~84 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Hólmavík

8 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes

20 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykhólar

32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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