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Svöðufoss is a waterfall on the Laxá river in West Iceland.
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64.8952°N, 23.8119°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 574 (Útnesvegur), Snæfellsnes peninsula · between Rif and Ólafsvík on Snæfellsnes
Parking- Car park at the trailhead
The walk- 1.18 km walking path, ~17 min (about half an hour stated on main page)
Best time- Open year-round
Off the main road- 9.9 km from Route 54
Nearest town- Hellissandur — 4.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 122 km in a straight line
What else is close- 190 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Falls off a basalt column cliffPaved mats-and-iron walking path accessible to strollers and wheelchairs all the way to the fallsEasy route, ~20 m elevation gain, no obstacles, no trail markingsNo services or illumination in the area
Tours near Svöðufoss
Whale Watching Ólafsvík - Snaefellsnesfrom 14.000 ISK · 3 h
Snæfellsjökullfrom 59.900 ISK · 6 h
ATV Tour - Snæfellsjökull Glacier & Lava Fieldsfrom 19.900 ISK · 2 h
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tourfrom 5.900 ISK · 50 min
Snæfellsjökull Glacier Snow-cat Tourfrom 18.000 ISK · 3 h
Buggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 1 hour tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 1 h
Buggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 2 hour tourfrom 26.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
CLASSIC KAYAKING ADVENTUREfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjordur Portfrom 26.240 ISK · 5 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSvöðufoss weather and conditions
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7°Covercast · feels 0°C9 m/sgusts 149 h 46 mdaylight · 08:28 – 18:14
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Kerlingarfoss1 km - 2
Klukkufoss4 km - 3
Bæjarfoss4 km - 4
Snekkjufoss4 km - 5Rjúkandi7 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær26 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær29 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær35 km
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Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How do I get to Svöðufoss?
Svöðufoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Svöðufoss 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 Svöðufoss?
Svöðufoss 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 West Iceland
Visit West Iceland (west.is)Visitor access & practical facts
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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