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Keilufoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Keilufoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Keilufoss is a waterfall on the Fitjaá river in West 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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Cost to visit

Free

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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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West Reykjavík South Coast North 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 Keilufoss

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

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

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

5.4 km·~7 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

7.8 km·~9 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

17 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bjarteyjarsandur

14 km·~16 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

#2.Þórisstaðir

14 km·~17 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

#3.Selskógur, Skorradal

16 km·~20 min drive

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

16 km·~20 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

32 km·~38 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

32 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

32 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

32 km·~38 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundartangi

27 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

30 km·~36 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

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 West Iceland

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How do I get to Keilufoss?

Keilufoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Keilufoss 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 Keilufoss?

Keilufoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Data & sources

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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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