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Svuntufoss is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Map of Svuntufoss
Map
65.5339°N, 23.7674°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 62 toward Patreksfjörður, then a small gravel road turning off about 5 minutes after the Kleifakarl monument
Parking- No designated parking areas
Heads up- Waterfall is stronger/more powerful than it appears
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 62
Nearest town- Tálknafjörður — 10.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 177 km in a straight line
What else is close- 95 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Access via gravel road off Route 62, ~5 minutes past the Kleifakarl monumentNo designated parking at the siteBoard advises removing any litter found
Tours near Svuntufoss
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 h
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
PEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 h
CROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
THE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 h
SPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
FJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 h
GRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSvuntufoss weather and conditions
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6°Covercast · feels 0°C9 m/sgusts 149 h 42 mdaylight · 08:29 – 18:11
Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−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
Foss13 km - 2Pennugil27 km
- 3
Þingmannaá31 km - 4
Dynjandi34 km - 5Hæstahjallafoss34 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð11 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður12 km
- 3
Krosslaug17 km
Fuel
- 1
Tálknafjörður11 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Patreksfjörður12 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Bíldudalur19 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours - BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Svuntufoss?
Svuntufoss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Svuntufoss 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 Svuntufoss?
Svuntufoss 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 Westfjords
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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