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Faxi

East Iceland327 km from Reykjavík

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Faxi is a waterfall on the Lagarfljót river in East Iceland.

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64.8917°N, 15.3178°W · East Iceland

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Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 hValleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hDjúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 minWonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 hRelax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 minHalf-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 hWild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 hStreiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 minMindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Faxi weather and conditions

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-1°Cpartly cloudy · feels -7°C7 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 07:50 – 17:43
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 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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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Stuðlafoss< 1 km
  2. 2Slæðufoss2 km
  3. 3Kirkjufoss3 km
  4. 4Ufsarfoss7 km
  5. 5Eyjabakkafoss10 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Laugarfell Hot Pots2 km
  2. 2Hveragil15 km
  3. 3Laugarvallalaug24 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður35 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir48 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reyðarfjörður54 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan54 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin55 km
  3. 3Nettó59 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Faxi?
Faxi is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Faxi 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 Faxi?
Faxi 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