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Kvíslafoss is a waterfall on the Laxá river in West Iceland.
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64.3405°N, 21.6078°W · West Iceland
Tours near Kvíslafoss
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKvíslafoss weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Skáfoss< 1 km
- 2Laxfoss< 1 km
- 3Sjávarfoss< 1 km
- 4Skorárfoss2 km
- 5Fosslágarfoss8 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur4 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit8 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes16 km
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Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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How do I get to Kvíslafoss?
Kvíslafoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Kvíslafoss 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 Kvíslafoss?
Kvíslafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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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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