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Kolufossar

North Iceland8 m drop147 km from Reykjavík

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Kolufossar is an 8-meter waterfall on the Víðidalsá river in North Iceland.

The river Víðidalsá eroded the Kolugil gorge and plunges here over the three falls before flowing into the river Hóp. The three falls are named Efrifoss ("Upper Waterfall"), the topmost; Kolufoss ("Kola's Waterfall"); and Neðri-Kolufoss ("Lower Waterfall of Kola"). Below the upper waterfall there is a bridge carrying a local side road, from which one has a view of the waterfall and the gorge. The falls are reached via the Víðidalsvegur (Road 715), which branches off the Ring Road.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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65.3319°N, 20.5696°W · North Iceland

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1°Covercast · feels -2°C1 m/sgusts 69 h 50 mdaylight · 08:13 – 18:03
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

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FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

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FuelDiesel
Seats9
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Key Camper Wild Duo
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Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

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Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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Kolufossar — photo by Alexander Grebenkov · CC BY 3.0Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Kolufossar Waterfalls in Kolugljúfur Canyon in North-Iceland #travel #trendingshortsTourism Iceland

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  1. 1Kornsa Waterfalls14 km
  2. 2Seltungufoss33 km
  3. 3Stórhólsfoss34 km
  4. 4Háifoss35 km
  5. 5Reykjafoss58 km
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  2. 2Kerafossar5 km
  3. 3Efri-Foss6 km
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  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra15 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra26 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð29 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Víðihlíð6 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Laugarbakki15 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Hvammstangi18 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga19 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin39 km
  3. 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar57 km
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How do I get to Kolufossar?
Kolufossar is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Kolufossar 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 Kolufossar?
Kolufossar is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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