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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.
Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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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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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A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
Hot Springs
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.
Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.
Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.
Campsites
The Mosskogar camping site is located in a peaceful grove in Mosfellsdalur.
The camp site in Mosfellsbær has good facilities for tents, folding campers, trailers and…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
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Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Hagkaup supermarket — supplies
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Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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