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Kvernufoss

30 m drop5 min walk139 km from Reykjavík
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Kvernufoss

South Coast30 m drop5 min walk139 km from Reykjavík

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 quiet spot 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.

Map of Kvernufoss

Map

63.5287°N, 19.4805°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Hiking path from the Skógar museum car park · ~1.5 km east of Skógafoss
Parking
Skógar museum car park
Off the main road
1.2 km from Route 1
Distance from Reykjavík
139 km in a straight line
What else is close
380 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Located about 1.5 km east of SkógafossReached on foot via a hiking path from the museum car park at Skógar

Kvernufoss weather and conditions

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Photos & videos

Meet Kvernufoss Waterfall in South Iceland 🤩Guide to Iceland
Kvernufoss Waterfall in Iceland: Better Than Skogafoss | 4KCorno van den Berg
Kvernufoss Waterfall - South IcelandGuide to Iceland
Kvernufoss Waterfall IcelandLoy Chan
Hiking the Kvernufoss waterfall in IcelandKuba M
A Hidden Waterfall on Iceland’s South Coast – KvernufossGlaciGo

Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal27 km · 309.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar40 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur45 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan27 km
  2. 2Bónus40 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin57 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How do I find Kvernufoss?
Walk behind the Skógar folk museum. Follow the path along the river. About 15 minutes.
Can you walk behind Kvernufoss?
Yes! The path behind is narrower than Seljalandsfoss but doable. Less crowded.
Is Kvernufoss worth the walk?
Definitely. Fewer crowds and you can walk behind it. A quiet spot next to famous Skógafoss.
Is there a fee for Kvernufoss?
No additional fee. Use Skógafoss parking (800 ISK).
How far is Kvernufoss from Skógafoss?
About 15-minute walk. They share parking — do both!

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