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Urriðafoss
About
Urriðafoss is a 6-meter waterfall on the Þjórsá river in Iceland's South Coast.
Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. 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.
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.
Plan your visit
Getting there- Off Route 302, near Route 1 (Ring Road)
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
Drive: Good·
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Blue hour—Cars & campers
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 Urriðafoss
Small groups
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Duration14 hoursPickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobileVehicleSuper JeepPhotos & videos
Reviews
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.
Swimming_pool hot spring
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 300.9 kr/L petrol
Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
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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
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