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Háifoss
About
Háifoss is a 122-meter waterfall on the Fossá river in the Icelandic Highlands.
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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Campsites
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Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…
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Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
F-Roads
Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall
Power line road across a shield volcano
Circles a mountain through a boulder field
Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Our first stop is Thingvellir National Park where the Icelandic parliament was founded over 1000 years ago.
Words alone cannot capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
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UnsplashHero & gallery photography · Hans Hamann / Unsplash
WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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