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Fardagafoss is a waterfall on the Miðhúsaá stream in East Iceland.
Fardagafoss is a waterfall in East Iceland, located just east of the town of Egilsstaðir.
Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Map of Fardagafoss
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65.2688°N, 14.3139°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Route 93 (Fjarðarheiði road) · near Egilsstaðir, at the base of Fjarðarheiði
Parking- Parking area along Road 93 near the rock Áningarsteinn
The walk- You can walk behind the falls
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 93
Nearest town- Egilsstaðir — 4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 383 km in a straight line
What else is close- 101 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Cave behind the waterfall (accessible from behind the falls)One of three waterfalls on the river Miðhúsaá, alongside Gufufoss and FolaldafossReached by a marked hiking trail — easy except for a tricky final sectionFolklore: a giantess is said to have lived in the cave with a cauldron of gold hidden downstream at Gufufoss, via a tunnel under Fjarðarheiði to Seyðisfjörður
Tours near Fardagafoss
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
East Iceland Nature and Culture - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 57.000 ISK · 7 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionFardagafoss weather and conditions
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0°Covercast · feels -6°C6 m/sgusts 129 h 51 mdaylight · 07:48 – 17:38
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Múlafoss12 km
- 2
Gufufoss12 km - 3
Klifbrekkufossar15 km - 4
Búðarárfoss15 km - 5
Vestdalsfossar16 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir4 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing7 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður25 km
Fuel
- 1Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut4 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2
Egilsstaðir4 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Egilsstaðir Miðvangi4 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Fardagafoss?
Fardagafoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Fardagafoss 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 Fardagafoss?
Fardagafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit Austurland
Icelandic 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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