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Hrafnabjargafoss

5 m dropNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Hrafnabjargafoss

5 m dropNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Hrafnabjargafoss is a 5-meter waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river in North Iceland.

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Hrafnabjargafoss is in North Iceland at 65.3397°N, 17.3395°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hrafnabjargafoss weather and conditions

At Hrafnabjargafoss in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), drizzle, wind 6 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:45· 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 Hrafnabjargafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Hrafnabjargafoss 2 closeup 360 - click to pan view — Hrafnabjargafoss — video poster — Hrafnabjargafoss 2 closeup 360 - click to pan viewKarik van Berloo

We Hiked 6km Through Melting Ice to Find This Waterfall — Hrafnabjargafoss — video poster — We Hiked 6km Through Melting Ice to Find This WaterfallTravel reports

מפל ראפנאביארגפוס Hrafnabjargafoss - 'איסלנד אחרת' — Hrafnabjargafoss — video poster — מפל ראפנאביארגפוס Hrafnabjargafoss - 'איסלנד אחרת'איסלנד אחרת | Another Iceland

Hrafnabjargafoss in Skjálfandafljót in North-Iceland II — Hrafnabjargafoss — video poster — Hrafnabjargafoss in Skjálfandafljót in North-Iceland IIRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Best of Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall Iceland - Hrafnabjargafoss Wasserfall Island — Hrafnabjargafoss — video poster — Best of Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall Iceland - Hrafnabjargafoss Wasserfall IslandWilde Weite Welt

Hrafnabjargafoss in Iceland — Hrafnabjargafoss — video poster — Hrafnabjargafoss in IcelandGwen Van der Zyppe

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How do I get to Hrafnabjargafoss?

Hrafnabjargafoss is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Hrafnabjargafoss 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 Hrafnabjargafoss?

Hrafnabjargafoss 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 North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Stóragjá Cave

37 km·~44 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

38 km·~46 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Grjótagjá

38 km·~46 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#4.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

42 km·~51 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal

19 km·~23 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#2.Vogar

37 km·~45 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Bjarg

39 km·~47 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Hlíð, Mývatni

40 km·~48 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

39 km·~47 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

51 km·~61 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

52 km·~62 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

29 km·~35 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Fosshóll

40 km·~48 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugar

42 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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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