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Hænsnafoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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WaterfallWest Iceland

Hænsnafoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Hænsnafoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.

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Hænsnafoss is in West Iceland at 64.5467°N, 21.6027°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hænsnafoss weather and conditions

At Hænsnafoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:15· 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 Hænsnafoss

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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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How do I get to Hænsnafoss?

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

Is Hænsnafoss 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 Hænsnafoss?

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

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

13 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Árhver

17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Selsskógur

2.5 km·~3 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Selskógur, Skorradal

2.6 km·~3 min drive

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

#3.Fossatún

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Þórisstaðir

12 km·~15 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

15 km·~18 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hyrnan

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

15 km·~18 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Borgarnes

14 km·~17 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan

15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Ferstikla

15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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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