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Hlauptungufoss

West Iceland70 km from Reykjavík

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Hlauptungufoss is a waterfall on the Brúará river in West Iceland.

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64.2534°N, 20.5169°W · West Iceland

Tours near Hlauptungufoss

Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 hRye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 minFamily Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 hRiver Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 hKayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 hGlacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 hLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hLaugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 hLaugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Hlauptungufoss weather and conditions

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1°Cmostly clear · feels -2°C1 m/swind9 h 50 mdaylight · 08:12 – 18:03
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 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

Hlauptungufoss — photo by G.Mannaerts · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: G.Mannaerts · CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Hlauptungufoss In Iceland (Waterfall)Christopher Hartman
Hlauptungufoss, Islandmein-wasserfall
Hlauptungufoss - ICELANDbeautyofnature
The Small But Mighty Hlauptungufoss Waterfall, Iceland #shortsBaseDrifterAbroad
Iceland Day 2 Waterfalls - Bruarfoss, Midfoss, HlauptungufossHikingEngineer

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Midfoss1 km
  2. 2Skútafoss33 km
  3. 3Leirárfoss34 km
  4. 4Suðurárfoss36 km
  5. 5Breiðifoss38 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Brúarfoss1 km
  2. 2Dimmufoss5 km
  3. 3Faxi9 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð4 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð4 km
  3. 3Þvottahver12 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Brautarhóll9 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Laugarvatn11 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Geysir12 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúðin11 km
  2. 2Krambúð17 km
  3. 3Hagkaup Sérvara41 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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How do I get to Hlauptungufoss?
Hlauptungufoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Hlauptungufoss 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 Hlauptungufoss?
Hlauptungufoss 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