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Axlafoss

South Coast160 km from Reykjavík

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Axlafoss is a waterfall on the Hólmsá river in Iceland's South Coast.

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63.8066°N, 18.7646°W · South Coast

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Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hGlacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 h
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Axlafoss weather and conditions

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1°Covercast · feels -3°C3 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:57
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

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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
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%

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Axlafoss - A Beautiful Waterfall in the Highlands Iceland - 4K Drone VideoThe Photo Hikes

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Bláfjallakvísl6 km
  2. 2Hólmsárfoss11 km
  3. 3Silfurfoss13 km
  4. 4Ófærufoss19 km
  5. 5Leirárfoss23 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Strútslaug12 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra24 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River25 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur36 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vík í Mýrdal45 km · 308.2 kr/L
  3. 3Hrauneyjar50 km · 315.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör35 km
  2. 2Krónan45 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin80 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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How do I get to Axlafoss?
Axlafoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Axlafoss 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 Axlafoss?
Axlafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams