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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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Hverfjallsfoss is in North Iceland at 66.0275°N, 19.9974°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hverfjallsfoss weather and conditions

At Hverfjallsfoss in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Hverfjallsfoss

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

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

27 km·~32 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

35 km·~42 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Foss Hot Pot

36 km·~43 min drive

Geothermal spot

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…

#3.Hofsós

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

#2.Hofsós

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.(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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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