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Strútsfoss is a waterfall on the Strútsá river in East 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
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64.8944°N, 15.0237°W · East Iceland
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
Off the main road- 17.9 km from Route 95
Nearest town- Reyðarfjörður — 40.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 341 km in a straight line
What else is close- 44 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Protected natural sitePart of the Hiking Treasures in the Egilsstaðir Region collectionAccess requires hiking into the creek and crossing the river several times
Tours near Strútsfoss
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Streiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Mindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 h
Mt. Kistufell - Super Jeep tourfrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionStrútsfoss weather and conditions
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1°Cclear · feels -6°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 46 mdaylight · 07:52 – 17:39
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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km column = your drive
- 1Faxi14 km
- 2
Stuðlafoss14 km - 3
Kirkjufoss15 km - 4
Slæðufoss16 km - 5Menglaðarfoss17 km
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- 1Hallormsstaður26 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Reyðarfjörður40 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Djúpivogur44 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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How do I get to Strútsfoss?
Strútsfoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Strútsfoss 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 Strútsfoss?
Strútsfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.
Data & sources
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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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