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Hvalárfoss is a waterfall on the Hvalá river in the Westfjords of Iceland.
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66.0739°N, 21.7431°W · Westfjords
Tours near Hvalárfoss
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHvalárfoss weather and conditions
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3°Cclear · feels -5°C13 m/sgusts 209 h 38 mdaylight · 08:23 – 18:02
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Rjúkandi1 km
- 2Gljúfrabúi2 km
- 3Húsárfoss3 km
- 4
Rjúkandisfoss3 km - 5
Djúpavíkurfoss17 km
Hot springs
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Krossnes11 km - 2Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur14 km
- 3Hákarlavogur21 km
Fuel
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Norðurfjörður9 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Hólmavík41 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Drangsnes45 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Tours
- Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
- Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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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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