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Westfjords, Iceland

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Foss

Westfjords, Iceland

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

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Foss is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.6019°N, 23.5380°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Located in Fossfjörður (Fossfirði), the westernmost of Arnarfjörður's Southern Fjords (Suðurfirðir)

Foss weather and conditions

At Foss in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 21:01). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 00:15· 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 Foss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

Photos & videos

Photo: ffölja / Pexels

Photo: Neil Smith / Pexels

One of the most spectacular waterfalls ever - 📍Haifoss, Iceland #iceland #icelandtravel — Foss — video poster — One of the most spectacular waterfalls ever - 📍Haifoss, Iceland #iceland #icelandtravelTravelling Kuzya | slow travel talks

Photo: Josh Boyer / Pexels

Photo: Visit Westfjords / westfjords.is

Háifoss Waterfall in Iceland 💦🇮🇸 — Foss — video poster — Háifoss Waterfall in Iceland 💦🇮🇸Iceland Shorts

Photo: Visit Westfjords / westfjords.is

Skogafoss, Iceland 🇮🇸 Best places to visit in Iceland | #waterfall #iceland #travel — Foss — video poster — Skogafoss, Iceland 🇮🇸 Best places to visit in Iceland | #waterfall #iceland #travelRadenaTravels

Waterfalls of Iceland: Seljalandsfoss — Foss — video poster — Waterfalls of Iceland: SeljalandsfossGuide to Iceland

ICELAND - Visiting Háifoss Waterfall — Foss — video poster — ICELAND - Visiting Háifoss WaterfallBeyond Travels

Icelandic Hidden Gem Behind Skógafoss Waterfall — Foss — video poster — Icelandic Hidden Gem Behind Skógafoss WaterfallAll Things Iceland

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

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Hot Springs

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Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

9.6 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

11 km·~13 min drive

Spring hot spring

#4.Hellulaug

17 km·~21 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

9.6 km·~11 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Bíldudalur við Byltu

9.6 km·~11 min drive

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#3.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

9.8 km·~12 min drive

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#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði

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4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

21 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

54 km·~64 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

54 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bíldudalur

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flókalundur

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Patreksfjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

Data & sources

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

PexelsHero & gallery photography · ffölja / Pexels
Visit Westfjords (westfjords.is)Visitor access & practical facts
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