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Írárfoss

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Írárfoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Írárfoss is a waterfall on the Írá river in Iceland's South Coast.

Írárfoss is a waterfall in Iceland, located beneath (at the foot of) the Eyjafjöll mountains in the south of the country.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Írárfoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5769°N, 19.8279°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Írárfoss weather and conditions

At Írárfoss in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 37 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:38). 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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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 Írárfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Írárfoss — photo by Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

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How do I get to Írárfoss?

Írárfoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Írárfoss 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 Írárfoss?

Írárfoss 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 South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

11 km·~13 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær

27 km·~33 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hot Spring Shower

29 km·~34 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hamragarðar

9.4 km·~11 min drive

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

17 km·~20 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#3.Fljótshlíð

19 km·~22 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#4.Camping Volcano Huts

19 km·~23 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

10 km·~12 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F206 Lakavegur

18 km·~21 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#3.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

27 km·~32 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

27 km·~32 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

66 km·~79 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar

26 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

40 km·~48 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

45 km·~54 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0
Icelandic WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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