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201 km from Reykjavík
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Foss á Síðu

South Coast201 km from Reykjavík

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Foss á Síðu is a waterfall in Iceland's South Coast.

It flows from the lake Þórutjörn and drops down over cliffs. A farmstead called Foss lies below the waterfall.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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63.8561°N, 17.8694°W · South Coast

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Getting there
Directly off Route 1 (Ring Road) · ~10 km east of Kirkjubæjarklaustur
The walk
Easy hiking path leads to Lake Þórutjörn
Off the main road
10.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 13.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
201 km in a straight line
What else is close
122 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Sits right beside Route 1 (the Ring Road)Fed by Lake Þórutjörn, reachable via an easy hiking pathCascades over cliffsDverghamrar (columnar basalt formation) lies just east of the falls

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Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 29.300 ISK · 15 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hLaki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minLandmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 minSkaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 hRótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 hLagoons, Glaciers & Colorful Mountains Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minHvannadalshnúkur The Great Withe Onefrom 79.900 ISK · 14 hSkaftafell Glacier Adventurefrom 23.400 ISK · 4 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Foss á Síðu weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cmostly clear · feels -1°C1 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:01 – 17:53
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 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
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%

Photos & videos

Foss á Síðu — photo by Visit South IcelandPhoto: Visit South Iceland / south.is
Foss á Síðu — photo by Visit South IcelandPhoto: Visit South Iceland / south.is
The Majestic Icelandic Waterfall With The Strange Name - Foss Á SíðuJust Icelandic
Foss á Síðu - waterfall in South IcelandGuide to Iceland
Foss á Síðu Waterfall in Iceland Blown Sideways by the Wind - Mesmerizing Force of Nature!Plan Pack Explore
Foss á Síðu, Waterfall on a Farm 10km East of KirkjubæjarklaustrJdomb's Travels
The Wunderlust Travelers - Foss a Sidu Waterfall, Iceland 2022The Wunderlust Travelers
Foss á Siðu #1, Iceland, 21st October 2009GuildfordGhost

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Stjórnarfoss11 km
  2. 2Systrafoss12 km
  3. 3Rauðárfoss14 km
  4. 4Mögárfoss17 km
  5. 5Fagrifoss18 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur12 km
  2. 2Guðlaug39 km
  3. 3Strútslaug53 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur11 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Freysnes50 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Fagurhólsmýri60 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör11 km
  2. 2Krónan74 km
  3. 3Krambúð123 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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How do I get to Foss á Síðu?
Foss á Síðu is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Foss á Síðu 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 Foss á Síðu?
Foss á Síðu 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