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Svuntufoss
About
Svuntufoss is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.
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
Access via gravel road off Route 62, ~5 minutes past the Kleifakarl monument- No designated parking at the site
- Board advises removing any litter found
Drive: Good·
Visit now·
30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
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.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Svuntufoss
Small groups
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A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Iceland.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.
Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.
Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Campsites
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Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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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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