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Hverfjallsfoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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Hverfjallsfoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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Hverfjallsfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.

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Driving conditions

Road conditions

Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss

Drive: Good·

Visit now·

30 min stop

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Cost to visit

Free

No fees

Entry: Free

Parking: Free

No booking

Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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North Reykjavík South Coast West 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 Hverfjallsfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Akureyri Whale Watching

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsEyjafjörður

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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Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

27 km·~32 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

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4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

20 km·~24 min drive

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

#2.Skagaströnd

27 km·~32 min drive

The camp site is in a peaceful and quiet place at the top of the street Bogabraut and if…

30 km·~36 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

#4.Sauðárkrókur

35 km·~42 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skagaströnd

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur

35 km·~42 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

36 km·~43 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching

3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →

#2.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →

2 tours near North Iceland

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How do I get to Hverfjallsfoss?

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

Is Hverfjallsfoss 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 Hverfjallsfoss?

Hverfjallsfoss 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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