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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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Road conditions

Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss

Drive: Good·

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30 min stop

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Cost to visit

Free

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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

Dacia Duster 4x4

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual

FuelPetrol/diesel

5,355 kr6,300 kr/day

VW Caravelle

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Key Camper Wild Duo

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual

5,304 kr6,240 kr/day

Tours near Háaleitisfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Akureyri Whale Watching

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsEyjafjörður

Glacier & Golden Circle

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours

PickupReykjavík

ActivitySnowmobile

VehicleSuper Jeep

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Campsites

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Supermarkets

31 km·~37 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

31 km·~37 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

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31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

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

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.Akureyri Whale Watching

3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →

#2.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →

2 tours near North 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.

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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

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