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Faxi

Highlands7 m drop78 km from Reykjavík

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Faxi is a 7-meter waterfall on the Tungufljót river in the Icelandic Highlands.

The waterfall is located on the Tungufljót river, a tributary of the river Hvita.

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64.2251°N, 20.3365°W · Highlands

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Faxi weather and conditions

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1°Covercast · feels -3°C3 m/swind8 h 45 mdaylight · 08:43 – 17:28
In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
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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
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Faxi — photo by Ajay Suresh · CC BY 2.0Photo: Ajay Suresh · CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Dimmufoss7 km
  2. 2Nýifoss28 km
  3. 3Háifoss31 km
  4. 4Granni32 km
  5. 5Gljúfurleitarfoss52 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Hlauptungufoss9 km
  2. 2Midfoss9 km
  3. 3Brúarfoss10 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð8 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð8 km
  3. 3Þvottahver10 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Brautarhóll8 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Geysir10 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Flúðir10 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð10 km
  2. 2Krambúðin19 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin44 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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How do I get to Faxi?
Faxi is located in Highlands. 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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8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams