Kvernufoss
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Kvernufoss
About
Kvernufoss is a 40-meter waterfall on the Kverna river in Iceland's South Coast.
Skógafoss's secret neighbor. Just a 15-minute walk from the famous falls, but most tourists miss it. You can walk behind this one too, and it's way less crowded.
Quieter than its famous neighbor. You might have it to yourself. The short hike through the gorge makes it feel like a discovery.
Historically used to power a mill — that's what 'kverna' means. Now it's a hidden gem for those who venture past the museum.
The path starts behind the Skógar folk museum. Trail is short but can be muddy. You can walk behind the falls but it's trickier than Seljalandsfoss. Fewer crowds makes it feel more personal.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- Hiking path from the Skógar museum car park · ~1.5 km east of Skógafoss
Parking- Skógar museum car park
Located about 1.5 km east of Skógafoss- Reached on foot via a hiking path from the museum car park at Skógar
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Kvernufoss
Small groups
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Duration14 hoursPickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobileVehicleSuper JeepPhotos & videos
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A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Hot pot in nature. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Bring your own towel.
Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Campsites
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Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.3 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
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UnsplashHero & gallery photography · Yvon Hoogers / Unsplash
Visit South Iceland (south.is)Visitor access & practical facts · tourism board
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
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