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Runufoss

Highlands, Iceland

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Runufoss

Highlands, Iceland

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Runufoss is a waterfall on the Hofsá river in the Icelandic Highlands.

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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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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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Highlands Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes

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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 Runufoss

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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Campsites

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Supermarkets

64 km·~77 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

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Supermarket — supplies

65 km·~78 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

52 km·~62 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

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ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

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Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

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1 tours near Highlands

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How do I get to Runufoss?

Runufoss is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Runufoss 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 Runufoss?

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

Data & sources

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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