About
Djúpavíkurfoss is a waterfall on the Djúpavíkurá river in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Map of Djúpavíkurfoss
Map
65.9416°N, 21.5514°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Via road #643 through Árneshreppur municipality · above the village of Djúpavík, Strandir region
Off the main road
- 22.3 km from Route 61
Nearest town
- Hólmavík — 25.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 200 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 95 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
- Located in the Strandir region (Árneshreppur), WestfjordsA hiking trail runs by the waterfallSits above the village of Djúpavík, known for its 1930s former herring factory
Tours near Djúpavíkurfoss
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 hDjúpavíkurfoss weather and conditions
Last updated
4°Cpartly cloudy · feels -6°C14 m/sgusts 229 h 39 mdaylight · 08:22 – 18:01
Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Húsárfoss14 km
- 2
Rjúkandisfoss15 km - 3Rjúkandi16 km
- 4Hvalárfoss17 km
- 5Gljúfrabúi17 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðurfjörður12 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Hólmavík27 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Drangsnes28 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Djúpavíkurfoss?
Djúpavíkurfoss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Djúpavíkurfoss 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 Djúpavíkurfoss?
Djúpavíkurfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit Westfjords
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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