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Hafragilsfoss

27 m dropNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Hafragilsfoss

27 m dropNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Hafragilsfoss is a 27-meter waterfall on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river in North Iceland.

Hafragilsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland.

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Hafragilsfoss is in North Iceland at 65.8321°N, 16.4000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hafragilsfoss weather and conditions

At Hafragilsfoss in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 02 m (sunrise 05:35, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:45· 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 Hafragilsfoss

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

Photos & videos

SECRET EPIC WATERFALL - Hafragilsfoss | Iceland Landscape Photography | 4K — Hafragilsfoss — video poster — SECRET EPIC WATERFALL - Hafragilsfoss | Iceland Landscape Photography | 4KMads Peter Iversen

Hafragilsfoss Iceland — Hafragilsfoss — video poster — Hafragilsfoss IcelandAichkaye

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Icelandic waterfalls: Hafragilsfoss — Hafragilsfoss — video poster — Icelandic waterfalls: HafragilsfossMichael Lee

Iceland Hafragilsfoss waterfall part 1 — Hafragilsfoss — video poster — Iceland Hafragilsfoss waterfall part 1Marinus Vlug

Hafragilsfoss, just downstream from Dettifoss waterfall — Hafragilsfoss — video poster — Hafragilsfoss, just downstream from Dettifoss waterfallRobin Anderson

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How do I get to Hafragilsfoss?

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

Is Hafragilsfoss 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 Hafragilsfoss?

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

Nearby

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Campsites

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#4.Lundur Tjaldsvæði

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Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

32 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

49 km·~58 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

63 km·~76 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ásbyrgi

22 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mývatn

41 km·~50 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugar

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

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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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WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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