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Laugufoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Laugufoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Laugufoss is a waterfall on the Arnkötludalsá river in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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Driving conditions

Road conditions

Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss

Drive: Good·

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30 min stop

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Cost to visit

Free

No fees

Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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Westfjords Reykjavík South Coast West North East Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

Dacia Duster 4x4

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual

FuelPetrol/diesel

5,355 kr6,300 kr/day

VW Caravelle

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Key Camper Wild Duo

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual

5,304 kr6,240 kr/day

Tours near Laugufoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Glacier & Golden Circle

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours

PickupReykjavík

ActivitySnowmobile

VehicleSuper Jeep

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Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

17 km·~20 min drive

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

19 km·~23 min drive

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Worth seeking out.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

22 km·~26 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

22 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bjarkarlundur

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite

13 km·~16 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

17 km·~20 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

19 km·~23 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

17 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

22 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

69 km·~83 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

22 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →

1 tours near Westfjords

Frequently
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How do I get to Laugufoss?

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

Is Laugufoss 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 Laugufoss?

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

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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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