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Hrísbrekknafoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Hrísbrekknafoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Hrísbrekknafoss is a waterfall on the Grímsá river in West Iceland.

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Driving conditions

Road conditions

Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss

Drive: Good·

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30 min stop

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Cost to visit

Free

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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

Dacia Duster 4x4

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual

FuelPetrol/diesel

5,355 kr6,300 kr/day

VW Caravelle

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Key Camper Wild Duo

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual

5,304 kr6,240 kr/day

Tours near Hrísbrekknafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Glacier & Golden Circle

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours

PickupReykjavík

ActivitySnowmobile

VehicleSuper Jeep

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Campsites

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Supermarkets

30 km·~36 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

30 km·~36 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

27 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →

1 tours near West Iceland

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How do I get to Hrísbrekknafoss?

Hrísbrekknafoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Hrísbrekknafoss 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 Hrísbrekknafoss?

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

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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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