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Hengifoss

East Iceland400 km from Reykjavík

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Hengifoss is a waterfall on the Hengifossá stream in East Iceland.

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65.1055°N, 13.8544°W · East Iceland

Tours near Hengifoss

Nature Tour by RIB Boat - from Neskaupstaður- includes Páskahellir, Nípan, Rauðubjörg & Hellisfjörðurfrom 18.490 ISK · 1 hMjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hAbandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon Hike and Vök Baths - Shore Excursionfrom 49.900 ISK · 7 hViking Wildlife RIB Adventurefrom 35.000 ISK · 2 hWonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 hMjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hPuffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Hengifoss weather and conditions

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4°Cclear · feels -1°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 45 mdaylight · 07:48 – 17:33
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Hengifoss — photo by Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
“This Colorful Waterfall in Iceland Looks Unreal — Have You Seen Hengifoss?”Naturewonders
Hiking to Hengifoss 🇮🇸 East Iceland’s Stunning Waterfall (4K)or we could have had kids
Hengifoss & Litlanesfoss | Two amazing waterfalls in the east of IcelandGuide to Iceland
The stunning Hengifoss waterfall in Iceland 🍃✨💧Tripmasters
The BEAUTY of LITLANESFOSS & HENGIFOSS WATERFALLS - IcelandWandering Wolf
Chasing Waterfalls: Visiting Hengifoss in East Iceland! 🇮🇸Hair Buddha

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Bleiksárfoss9 km
  2. 2Klifbrekkufossar13 km
  3. 3Múlafoss17 km
  4. 4Gufufoss18 km
  5. 5Búðarárfoss18 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður9 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður9 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður21 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Neskaupstaður8 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Eskifjörður9 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Seyðisfjörður19 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin8 km
  2. 2Nesbakki10 km
  3. 3Krónan19 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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How do I get to Hengifoss?
Hengifoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Hengifoss 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 Hengifoss?
Hengifoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams