About
Hjálparfoss is a waterfall on the Fossá river in Iceland's South Coast.
Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava fields north of the stratovolcano Hekla near the point where the rivers Fossá and Þjórsá join.
Quieter than the famous falls. More intimate. The kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think.
Hjálparfoss is located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of the village Flúðir and can be reached by a gravel road off Route 32 that winds through the Vikrar lava fields. About 5 kilometres (3. 1 mi) south of Hjálparfoss lies Þjófafoss; further east are Háifoss on the Fossá and Tangafoss on the Þjórsá.
If there's a path, stick to it. The terrain around waterfalls is slippery and the moss is fragile. Iceland appreciates visitors who respect the land.
Map of Hjálparfoss
Hjálparfoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1159°N, 19.8498°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Route 32
Off the main road
- 0.6 km from Route 32
Nearest town
- Árnes — 21.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 102 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 92 mapped places within 20 km
Two-stepped (double) waterfall
Located in the Þjórsá Valley
Volcanic ash from Mt. Hekla eruptions is prominent in the surrounding area
Named after 'Hjálp' (help) — travelers crossing the Sprengisandur interior route found grazing for their horses in the vegetated area there
Hjálparfoss weather and conditions
At Hjálparfoss in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Tröllkonuhlaup6 km
- 2
Þjófafoss7 km - 3
Gjárfoss7 km - 4Rangárbotnar7 km
- 5Rauðifoss14 km
Waterfalls
4 waterfalls near South Coast
Hot Springs
Swimming_pool hot spring
Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…
Public_bath hot spring
Geothermal spot
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…
The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
F-Roads
Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall
Circles a mountain through a boulder field
Power line road across a shield volcano
Starts at Geysir
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
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UnsplashHero & gallery photography · Job Savelsberg / Unsplash
Visit South Iceland (south.is)Visitor access & practical facts
WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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