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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.
Map of Urriðafoss
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63.9249°N, 20.6719°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
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
Good to know- Most voluminous waterfall in Iceland (highest water discharge), ~360 m³/sOn 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
Tours near Urriðafoss
Small group Tour: South Coast and Glacier Hikefrom 37.500 ISK · 12 h
Admission with Tastingfrom 1.990 ISK · 40 min
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
Laugavegur - Fjallabak Super Jeep Tourfrom 69.990 ISK · 11 h
Country Ridefrom 19.500 ISK · 2 h
On the Beaten Trackfrom 21.000 ISK · 2 h
Stable Visitfrom 5.600 ISK · 40 min
Mountains & Meadowsfrom 13.900 ISK · 1 h
Under The Volcanofrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionUrriðafoss weather and conditions
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6°Covercast · feels 2°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 52 mdaylight · 08:12 – 18:04
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1
Ægissíðufoss17 km - 2Árnesflúðir17 km
- 3Krókadælarflúð18 km
- 4
Árbæjarfoss18 km - 5Hestafoss19 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra13 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur13 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur14 km
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Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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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.
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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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