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Hvalárfoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Hvalárfoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Hvalárfoss is a waterfall on the Hvalá river in the Westfjords of 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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Free

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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

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BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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Westfjords Reykjavík South Coast West North East 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 Hvalárfoss

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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Nearby

Waterfalls

1 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Gljúfrabúi

2.3 km·~3 min drive

The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…

2.9 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Rjúkandisfoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Rjúkandisfoss

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

11 km·~13 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#3.Hákarlavogur

21 km·~25 min drive

Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

30 km·~36 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

8.4 km·~10 min drive

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#2.Urðartindur

8.4 km·~10 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Valgeirsstaðir

8.4 km·~10 min drive

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#4.Tjaldstæði í Reykjarfirði

26 km·~31 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

42 km·~50 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

62 km·~75 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

65 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

9.1 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

41 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

45 km·~54 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

57 km·~68 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

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 Westfjords

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How do I get to Hvalárfoss?

Hvalárfoss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Hvalárfoss 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 Hvalárfoss?

Hvalárfoss 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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