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Foss

Westfjords178 km from Reykjavík

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Foss is a waterfall on the Fossá river in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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65.6019°N, 23.5380°W · Westfjords

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Getting there
Road 63
Off the main road
0.1 km from Route 63
Nearest town
Bíldudalur — 10 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
178 km in a straight line
What else is close
77 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Located in Fossfjörður (Fossfirði), the westernmost of Arnarfjörður's Southern Fjords (Suðurfirðir)

Tours near Foss

Brjánslækur - Flateyfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 hBrjánslækur - Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 minCULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 hRAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 hPEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 hBIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hCROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 hTHE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 hSPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
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ToursIn season nowBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minSpirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Foss weather and conditions

Last updated

6°Cpartly cloudy · feels 0°C9 m/sgusts 159 h 49 mdaylight · 08:25 – 18:14
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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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 — photo by fföljaPhoto: ffölja / Pexels
Foss — photo by Neil SmithPhoto: Neil Smith / Pexels
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Foss — photo by Josh BoyerPhoto: Josh Boyer / Pexels
Foss — photo by Visit WestfjordsPhoto: Visit Westfjords / westfjords.is
Háifoss Waterfall in Iceland 💦🇮🇸Iceland Shorts
Foss — photo by Visit WestfjordsPhoto: Visit Westfjords / westfjords.is
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Svuntufoss13 km
  2. 2Pennugil16 km
  3. 3Þingmannaá20 km
  4. 4Dynjandi21 km
  5. 5Hæstahjallafoss21 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Strompgljúfrafoss21 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Reykjafjarðarlaug4 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð10 km
  3. 3Krosslaug11 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Bíldudalur10 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Tálknafjörður14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Flókalundur17 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Albina20 km
  2. 2Fjölval21 km
  3. 3Bónus54 km
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Tours

  1. Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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How do I get to Foss?
Foss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Foss 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?
Foss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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All waterfalls34 waterfalls in Westfjords, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams