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Strútsfoss
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Strútsfoss is a waterfall on the Strútsá river in East Iceland.
Strútsfoss is a waterfall in Villingadalur, a valley leading off Suðurdalur in Fljótsdalur, in eastern Iceland. The waterfall is in two tiers: the lower fall is about 100 metres high and the upper fall about 20 metres. Below the falls, the river Strútsá flows through the gorge Strútsgil, which is made up of basalt lava and sedimentary layers and contains many red and yellowish-brown interbeds. The waterfall's name is thought to derive from the distinctive rock formations in the gorge that resemble stacks (strútar).
Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Plan your visit
Getting there- Via Road 935
Heads up- Reaching the falls requires walking into the creek and crossing the river several times — can be difficult and dangerous
Protected natural site- Part of the Hiking Treasures in the Egilsstaðir Region collection
- Access requires hiking into the creek and crossing the river several times
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Strútsfoss
Small groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper JeepPhotos & videos
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.
Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Geothermal spot
Campsites
The camp site Hengifoss is in a great location in Eastern Iceland. The camp site has cold…
East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…
East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…
Atlavík is next to the populated area Hallormsstaður. There are many small and large flat…
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit Austurland
Icelandic WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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