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West Iceland, Iceland

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Fossá

West Iceland, Iceland

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Fossá is a waterfall on the Fossá river in West Iceland.

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Fossá is in West Iceland at 64.2641°N, 21.9509°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Fossá weather and conditions

At Fossá in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:30 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 22:30· 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 Fossá

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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The Majestic Fossá Waterfall, Faroe Islands 🇩🇰 — Fossá — video poster — The Majestic Fossá Waterfall, Faroe Islands 🇩🇰World Travelers Rob and Sue

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How do I get to Fossá?

Fossá is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Fossá 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 Fossá?

Fossá is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Mannskaðafoss

6.6 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

8 km·~10 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#3.Geothermal Goldfish Pond

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Kvika

12 km·~14 min drive

Free geothermal footbath on Seltjarnarnes. Dip feet, watch sunset.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Akranes

8.9 km·~11 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

#2.Reykjavík

14 km·~16 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

14 km·~16 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Camper Resort Reykjavík

15 km·~18 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

12 km·~15 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kjalarnes

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Skagabraut Akranes

8.4 km·~10 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Akranes

8.5 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Suðurgata Akranes

8.6 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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

PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit West Iceland
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