Háifoss
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Háifoss
About
Háifoss is a waterfall on the Berjadalsá stream in West Iceland.
One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its smaller neighbor Granni right beside it. Remote, uncrowded, and absolutely worth the effort.
The scale is hard to grasp until you're standing there. Two waterfalls plunge into the same canyon, side by side. The drive and hike make you earn it. That's part of what makes it special.
Fed by the Fossá river, which originates in the highlands near Hekla volcano. The canyon was carved over millennia by water and ice. The name means 'high falls' — simple and accurate.
You'll need a 4x4 to get close. From the parking area, it's a short hike to the viewpoint. Come in morning for best light on the falls. Granni is the smaller neighbor — don't forget to look at both.
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
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VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Free geothermal footbath on Seltjarnarnes. Dip feet, watch sunset.
Campsites
The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol
Olís · 309.8 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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PexelsHero & gallery photography · Artūras Kokorevas / Pexels
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NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
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