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Helgufoss

Reykjavík Area20 km from Reykjavík

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Helgufoss is a waterfall on the Kaldakvísl river in the Reykjavík area of Iceland.

Helgufoss is a waterfall located in the Höfuðborgarsvæðið (Capital) region in the southwestern part of Iceland, in the northern part of the municipality of Mosfellsbær, about 17 km from Reykjavík. It lies on the course of the river Kaldakvísl, one of the three rivers that flow through Mosfellsbær, and has a single drop. The waterfall is not far from the Hringvegur (Ring Road); from the main road it takes about a 20-minute walk to reach the base of the falls. A little further downstream, on the same river Kaldakvísl, is the Tungufoss waterfall.

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64.1749°N, 21.5315°W · Reykjavík Area

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1°Covercast · feels -2°C1 m/swind9 h 57 mdaylight · 08:13 – 18:10
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Dacia Duster 4x4

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

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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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VW Caravelle

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

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Key Camper Wild Duo

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

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Helgufoss — photo by Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
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  1. 1Tröllafoss4 km
  2. 2Álafoss7 km
  3. 3Tungufoss7 km
  4. 4Kollafjarðarárfoss8 km
  5. 5Króarfoss10 km
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  1. 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær3 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær8 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur11 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Mosfellsbær8 km · 279.8 kr/L
  2. 2Bjarkarholt8 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Langitangi9 km · 310.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó8 km
  2. 2Krónan8 km
  3. 3Bónus8 km
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Helgufoss is located in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Helgufoss 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 Helgufoss?
Helgufoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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