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Kolufossar

8 m dropNorth Iceland, Iceland

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WaterfallNorth Iceland

Kolufossar

8 m dropNorth Iceland, Iceland

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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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Kolufossar is in North Iceland at 65.3319°N, 20.5696°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Kolufossar weather and conditions

At Kolufossar in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:52). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Kolufossar

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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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Kolufossar — photo by Alexander Grebenkov · CC BY 3.0

Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

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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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Supermarkets

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Supermarket — supplies

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Gas stations

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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 →

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5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Alexander Grebenkov · CC BY 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