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Ljósáfoss

East Iceland, Iceland

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Ljósáfoss

East Iceland, Iceland

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Ljósáfoss is a waterfall on the Ljósá stream in East Iceland.

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Road conditions

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30 min stop

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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

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BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North Westfjords 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 Ljósáfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours

PickupReykjavík

HighlightsSouth Iceland

StopsHot springs

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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#4.Hallsteinsfoss

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Hot Springs

#1.Laugavallalaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

28 km·~33 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

29 km·~35 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

34 km·~41 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

1.4 km·~2 min drive

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1.5 km·~2 min drive

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#3.Hallormsstaður Höfðavík

3 km·~4 min drive

There are two camp sites in the forest, one in Atlavík and the other in Höfðavík. Atlavík…

3 km·~4 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

27 km·~32 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

27 km·~32 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

27 km·~32 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reyðarfjörður

26 km·~31 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Egilsstaðir

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir Miðvangi

27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →

#2.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →

2 tours near East Iceland

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How do I get to Ljósáfoss?

Ljósáfoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Ljósáfoss 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 Ljósáfoss?

Ljósáfoss 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
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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