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Skeifárfoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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Skeifárfoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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Skeifárfoss is a waterfall on the Skeifá stream in North Iceland.

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Skeifárfoss is in North Iceland at 66.1269°N, 17.2577°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Skeifárfoss weather and conditions

At Skeifárfoss in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 7°C, partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 04 m (sunrise 05:38, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Skeifárfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Skeifárfoss waterfall in North-Iceland — Skeifárfoss — video poster — Skeifárfoss waterfall in North-IcelandRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

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How do I get to Skeifárfoss?

Skeifárfoss is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Skeifárfoss 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 Skeifárfoss?

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

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Ostakarið

9 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Goldfish Pond

13 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Ystihver

27 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík

9.2 km·~11 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Húsavík

9.3 km·~11 min drive

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

#3.Mánárbakki

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…

#4.Camping 66.12° North

11 km·~13 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

9.7 km·~12 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

10 km·~13 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

46 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ásbyrgi

37 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kópasker

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugar

45 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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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