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Ófærufoss

South Coast163 km from Reykjavík

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Ófærufoss is a waterfall on the Norðari-Ófæra river in Iceland's South Coast.

The sound of falling water fills the air. Mist catches the light. This is Iceland at its most elemental.

Until the early 1990s a natural bridge spanned the falls, but it collapsed from natural causes..

Come early morning or late evening to avoid crowds. The light's better for photos anyway. Bring layers - waterfall spray plus Icelandic wind equals cold.

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63.9642°N, 18.6173°W · South Coast

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Getting there
Route 223 via Northern Fjallabaksleið (F208) into Eldgjá canyon, then on foot; a track reaches the eastern edge of Eldgjá
Heads up
Reaching the falls requires fording the Nyrðri-Ófæra river at a wading point, which can be risky
Off the main road
32.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 34.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
163 km in a straight line
What else is close
122 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Falls in two cascadesA natural stone arch spanned the lower cascade until it collapsed during the spring thaw in 1993Located within the Eldgjá volcanic canyon; the peak Gjátindur nearby offers a viewpoint over Eldgjá and the falls

Tours near Ófærufoss

Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hGlacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Ófærufoss weather and conditions

Last updated

-3°Cclear · feels -10°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 58 mdaylight · 08:01 – 17:59
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Ófærufoss — photo by Visit South IcelandPhoto: Visit South Iceland / south.is
Ófærufoss — photo by Visit South IcelandPhoto: Visit South Iceland / south.is
Ófærufoss waterfall - IcelandGuide to Iceland
Ófærufoss — photo by Visit South IcelandPhoto: Visit South Iceland / south.is
Hiking in Iceland EP 11: Hiking to Ófærufoss, a beautiful waterfall in the Highlands of Iceland.The Photo Hikes
Ó F Æ R U F O S S #icelandVivid Iceland
The largest volcanic canyon on Earth (Eldgjá) has this amazing waterfall Ófærufoss!Beautiful Iceland

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Silfurfoss6 km
  2. 2Axlafoss19 km
  3. 3Fagrifoss21 km
  4. 4Bláfjallakvísl25 km
  5. 5Tungnaárfellsfoss29 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Strútslaug19 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra21 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River22 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur34 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hrauneyjar42 km · 315.8 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal64 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör34 km
  2. 2Krónan64 km
  3. 3Krambúð85 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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How do I get to Ófærufoss?
Ófærufoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Ófærufoss 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 Ófærufoss?
Ófærufoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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