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5.5 m drop269 km from Reykjavík
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Geitafoss

North Iceland5.5 m drop269 km from Reykjavík

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Geitafoss is a 5.5-meter waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river in North Iceland.

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65.6849°N, 17.5420°W · North Iceland

Tours near Geitafoss

Siberian Husky Dog Sleddingfrom 40.000 ISK · 2 hSiberian Husky Kennel Visitfrom 10.000 ISK · 1 hSummer Dog sleddingfrom 30.000 ISK · 1 h 30 minDettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 hLake Mývatn & Northern Ligths - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 daysGoðafoss, Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 daysNorthern lights Combofrom 32.500 ISK · 6 hAkureyri Classic Whales in the Midnight Sunfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 hAkureyri Express Whales & Eyjafjordfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Geitafoss weather and conditions

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-1°Cmostly clear · feels -4°C2 m/swind9 h 48 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:50
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 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

Geitafoss, near Godafoss, Iceland June 2013BiekAdventures
Geitafoss, Islandmein-wasserfall
Geitafoss waterfall in IcelandScott Terry Co
Iceland: Godafoss & GeitafossPavel Dobrovsky
Geitafoss waterfall IcelandKrystof Kucera
Geitafoss waterfall in Skjálfandafljót river N-IcelandRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Goðafoss< 1 km
  2. 2Barnafoss7 km
  3. 3Ullarfoss10 km
  4. 4Landsendafoss23 km
  5. 5Æðarfossar34 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit9 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Laugar9 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit14 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Fosshóll< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Laugar9 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Akureyri Leiruvegur25 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Hagkaup25 km
  2. 2Krónan25 km
  3. 3Krambúð26 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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How do I get to Geitafoss?
Geitafoss is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Geitafoss 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 Geitafoss?
Geitafoss 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