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Öxarárfoss is a 20-meter waterfall on the Öxará river in the Reykjavík area of Iceland.
Stand close enough and you'll feel the spray on your face. There's something primal about waterfalls - they demand your attention.
It flows from the river Öxará over the Almannagjá. The pool at the base of the waterfall is filled with rocks and is often extremely icy during winter..
Most waterfalls don't have entrance fees, but parking often costs 700-1000 ISK. Keep coins handy or download the Parka app.
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64.2658°N, 21.1180°W · Reykjavík Area
Tours near Öxarárfoss
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 hÖxarárfoss weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Tours
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How do I get to Öxarárfoss?
Öxarárfoss is located in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Öxarárfoss 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 Öxarárfoss?
Öxarárfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.
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NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
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