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Snekkjufoss

121 km from Reykjavík
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Snekkjufoss

West Iceland121 km from Reykjavík

About

Snekkjufoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.

It lies along the course of the river Hólmskelsá, which originates from the Snæfellsjökull glacier. From the glacier the river flows northward and plunges into the Blágil ("blue gorge") gorge, forming the waterfall Snekkjufoss; the river then continues on to empty into the Breiðafjörður fjord, near Rif, a small fishing village that is part of the municipality of Snæfellsbær. A short distance upstream along the same river is the waterfall Kerlingarfoss, while the waterfall Klukkufoss is located a little way off to the west, though it is fed by a different river.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of Snekkjufoss

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64.8645°N, 23.8378°W · West Iceland

Snekkjufoss weather and conditions

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4°Clight drizzle · feels -5°C14 m/sgusts 199 h 53 mdaylight · 08:24 – 18:18
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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How do I get to Snekkjufoss?
Snekkjufoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Snekkjufoss 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 Snekkjufoss?
Snekkjufoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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