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Svöðufoss
About
Svöðufoss is a waterfall on the Laxá river in 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
Falls off a basalt column cliff- Paved mats-and-iron walking path accessible to strollers and wheelchairs all the way to the falls
- Easy route, ~20 m elevation gain, no obstacles, no trail markings
- No services or illumination in the area
Drive: Good·
Visit now·
30 min stop
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Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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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.
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
Hot pot in nature. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around…
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.
Campsites
A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
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 West Iceland
Visit West Iceland (west.is)Visitor access & practical facts · tourism board
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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