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Sveinstekksfoss

East Iceland364 km from Reykjavík

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Sveinstekksfoss is a waterfall on the Fossá river in East Iceland.

It is the last waterfall on the river Fossá (Icelandic for "waterfall river") before it flows into the bay of Fossárvík on the southwestern shore of the Berufjörður. The bay is bypassed by the Ring Road, but the waterfall is more easily reached via the Urðarteigsvegur (9671), which continues on into the Fossárdalur valley. Since 1998 the inner part of Fossárvík has been cut off by a dam carrying a 40-metre-long bridge, over which the Ring Road has run ever since; the previous bridge, built in 1968, was only 8.5 metres long.

Translated from Icelandic Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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64.7532°N, 14.4822°W · East Iceland

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Sveinstekksfoss weather and conditions

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2°Cmostly clear · feels -3°C5 m/sgusts 99 h 54 mdaylight · 07:47 – 17:40
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

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FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Sveinstekksfoss Waterfall, Iceland on June 12, 2018mikluha48
NYKURHYLSFOSS (SVEINSTEKKSFOSS) WATERFALL ICELANDZONOY
NYKURHYLSFOSS SVEINSTEKKSFOSS WATERFALL ICELAND ROAD TRIP 22/50Tops Miah

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  1. 1Vindássfoss3 km
  2. 2Múlafoss4 km
  3. 3Folaldafoss7 km
  4. 4Hænubrekkufoss9 km
  5. 5Flögufoss9 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Djúpavogskörin13 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing15 km
  3. 3Laugavallalaug18 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Djúpivogur14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Breiðdalsvík23 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Fáskrúðsfjörður29 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin14 km
  2. 2Kaupfjelagið23 km
  3. 3Krónan33 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
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How do I get to Sveinstekksfoss?
Sveinstekksfoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Sveinstekksfoss 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 Sveinstekksfoss?
Sveinstekksfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams