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Hlauptungufoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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WaterfallWest Iceland

Hlauptungufoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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

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Hlauptungufoss is in West Iceland at 64.2534°N, 20.5169°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hlauptungufoss weather and conditions

At Hlauptungufoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:30 (Iceland time): 10°C, light drizzle, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:30· 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 Hlauptungufoss

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Hlauptungufoss — photo by G.Mannaerts · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: G.Mannaerts · CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

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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.

Nearby

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#1.Brúarfoss

1.2 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Dimmufoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Faxi

9.3 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#3.Þvottahver

12 km·~15 min drive

Suður frá Reykjatúninu, meðfram ánni , er Þvottahversmór, ágætt engi, því volgu vatni er…

#4.Sísjóðandi

12 km·~15 min drive

Vestan við Þykkvuhveri er Sísjóðandi (29). Hann er mjög heitur og sýður mikið á köflum,…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Starfsmannafélags ÍSAL

850 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

4.4 km·~5 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

#4.Reykholt, Aratunga

9.1 km·~11 min drive

The camp site at Reykholt is located in the village. There are toilet facilities as well…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

17 km·~21 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

11 km·~14 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

17 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

41 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

41 km·~50 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Brautarhóll

9 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarvatn

11 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir

12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · G.Mannaerts · 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