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Háaleitisfoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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Háaleitisfoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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Háaleitisfoss is a waterfall on the Hörgá river in North Iceland.

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Háaleitisfoss is in North Iceland at 65.5731°N, 18.7339°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Háaleitisfoss weather and conditions

At Háaleitisfoss in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:00· 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 Háaleitisfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Háaleitisfoss?

Háaleitisfoss is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Háaleitisfoss 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 Háaleitisfoss?

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

Nearby

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Waterfalls

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Hot Springs

#1.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

20 km·~24 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Skatalaug

26 km·~31 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit

28 km·~34 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Engimýri

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

#2.Himnasvalir

23 km·~28 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

#3.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal

25 km·~30 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Hólar í Hjaltadal

25 km·~31 min drive

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

18 km·~21 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

31 km·~37 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

31 km·~37 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

31 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Akureyri Sjafnargata

31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut

31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Kjarnagata

31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Baldursnes Akureyri

31 km·~37 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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

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