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Urriðafoss

6 m dropSouth Coast, Iceland

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Urriðafoss

6 m dropSouth Coast, Iceland

About

Urriðafoss is a 6-meter waterfall on the Þjórsá river in Iceland's South Coast.

Stand close enough and you'll feel the spray on your face. There's something primal about waterfalls - they demand your attention.

With a flow rate of 360 m³/s, it has the highest average water flow of any waterfall in Iceland, and the second highest in Europe behind the Rheinfall..

Most waterfalls don't have entrance fees, but parking often costs 700-1000 ISK. Keep coins handy or download the Parka app.

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Map of Urriðafoss

Urriðafoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9249°N, 20.6719°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Off Route 302, near Route 1 (Ring Road)
Off the main road: 3.4 km from Route 30
Nearest town: Rauðalækur — 13 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 67 km in a straight line
What else is close: 99 mapped places within 20 km

Most voluminous waterfall in Iceland (highest water discharge), ~360 m³/s
On the Þjórsá, Iceland's longest river (230 km)
Sits at the edge of the Þjórsárhraun lava field, the largest post-Ice-Age lava flow on Earth

Urriðafoss weather and conditions

At Urriðafoss in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:15 (Iceland time): 7°C, clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Urriðafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Urriðafoss — photo by Visit South Iceland

Photo: Visit South Iceland / south.is

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How do I get to Urriðafoss?

Urriðafoss is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Urriðafoss 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 Urriðafoss?

Urriðafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

13 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þjórsárver

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Þingborg

7.5 km·~9 min drive

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#3.Laugaland

13 km·~15 min drive

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#4.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti

13 km·~16 min drive

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4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

20 km·~24 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

15 km·~18 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup Sérvara

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

16 km·~19 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

16 km·~19 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Landvegamót

9.8 km·~12 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss

15 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 300.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

17 km·~20 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Minni Borg

17 km·~21 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit South Iceland
WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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