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Hestafoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Hestafoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Hestafoss is a waterfall on the Árneskvísl river in Iceland's South Coast.

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Hestafoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0067°N, 20.3362°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hestafoss weather and conditions

At Hestafoss in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:30 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Hestafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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How do I get to Hestafoss?

Hestafoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Hestafoss 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 Hestafoss?

Hestafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

5.8 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Brúarpotturinn

10 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

14 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Árnesi

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Árnes

5.7 km·~7 min drive

The camp site in Árnes is in a beautiful landscape close to the river Kálfá. It is a…

#3.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#4.Álfaskeið

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

15 km·~18 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

14 km·~17 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

19 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

29 km·~35 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

30 km·~36 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

5.7 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót

16 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

19 km·~23 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community