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Faxi

7 m dropHighlands, Iceland

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Faxi

7 m dropHighlands, Iceland

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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.

From Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Faxi is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2251°N, 20.3365°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Faxi weather and conditions

At Faxi in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 11:30 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), drizzle, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:30, sunset 20:07). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 11:30 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Faxi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Photo: Ajay Suresh · CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Faxi Falls: Why Tourists Skip This Beauty — Faxi — video poster — Faxi Falls: Why Tourists Skip This BeautyCorno van den Berg

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Waterfalls of Iceland: 🇮🇸 Faxi Waterfall on Tungufljót River, with Fish Ladder! — Faxi — video poster — Waterfalls of Iceland: 🇮🇸 Faxi Waterfall on Tungufljót River, with Fish Ladder! ⚡Iceland Explorer

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

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

Waterfalls

#1.Hlauptungufoss

9.3 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Midfoss

9.4 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Brúarfoss

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Þvottahver

9.6 km·~12 min drive

Suður frá Reykjatúninu, meðfram ánni , er Þvottahversmór, ágætt engi, því volgu vatni er…

#4.Sóði

9.6 km·~12 min drive

Sóði (26) er sunnan við Smið, mikill goshver.Hann gaus fyrst 1940. Þá ræsti Sigurður hann…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa

300 m

Beautiful and peaceful surroundings is one of the characteristic for this camp site. The…

#2.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

7.5 km·~9 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Reykholt, Aratunga

7.7 km·~9 min drive

The camp site at Reykholt is located in the village. There are toilet facilities as well…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

18 km·~21 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

10 km·~13 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

19 km·~23 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

44 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Brautarhóll

7.8 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

9.6 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

10 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Ajay Suresh · CC BY 2.0
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