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Kvíslarfoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Kvíslarfoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Kvíslarfoss is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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Kvíslarfoss is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7361°N, 23.2053°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Kvíslarfoss weather and conditions

At Kvíslarfoss in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Kvíslarfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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How do I get to Kvíslarfoss?

Kvíslarfoss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Kvíslarfoss 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 Kvíslarfoss?

Kvíslarfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

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A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Bæjarfoss

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A waterfall in Westfjords.

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Hot Springs

#1.Dynjandislaug

200 m

Pool hot spring

#2.Reykjafjarðarlaug

17 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Hellulaug

18 km·~22 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Flókalundur

18 km·~21 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

19 km·~23 min drive

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

#3.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

19 km·~23 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Bíldudalur við Byltu

19 km·~23 min drive

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

36 km·~43 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

38 km·~45 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Albina

39 km·~47 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Þingeyri

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Tálknafjörður

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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