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Þjófafoss

South Coast242 km from Reykjavík

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Þjófafoss is a waterfall on the Stórilækur stream in Iceland's South Coast.

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64.0188°N, 16.9806°W · South Coast

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Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hLaki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minLandmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 minSkaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 hRótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 hLagoons, Glaciers & Colorful Mountains Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minHvannadalshnúkur The Great Withe Onefrom 79.900 ISK · 14 hSkaftafell Glacier Adventurefrom 23.400 ISK · 4 h 30 minBlack Sands & Riverbeds Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 49.900 ISK · 45 min
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Þjófafoss weather and conditions

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4°Covercast · feels 1°C2 m/swind9 h 52 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:49
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

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
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
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
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
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.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hundafoss< 1 km
  2. 2Magnúsarfoss< 1 km
  3. 3Nafnlausifoss< 1 km
  4. 4Svartifoss1 km
  5. 5Morsárfoss11 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Guðlaug29 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur58 km
  3. 3Hoffell Hot Tubs89 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Freysnes5 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Fagurhólsmýri22 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur57 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör58 km
  2. 2Nettó90 km
  3. 3Krónan120 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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How do I get to Þjófafoss?
Þjófafoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Þjófafoss 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 Þjófafoss?
Þjófafoss 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