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Valagil is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Map of Valagil
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65.9567°N, 23.1151°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Getting there- Route 61, then a marked footpath from the road to the ravine · at the landward end of Álftafjörður, near Súðavík
Off the main road- 7.3 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Súðavík — 11.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 209 km in a straight line
What else is close- 115 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Located at the head of Álftafjörður fjord, close to Súðavík (Westfjords)Waterfall set in a ravine/canyon formed from layers of ancient lavaName origin: either falcons (Icelandic 'valur') said to have nested there, or a woman named Vala who reportedly fell to her death in the ravineReached on foot via a marked footpath from Route 61
Tours near Valagil
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Choose your lake. Ride that wake.from 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Sightseeing and water sports experience in Westfjords visiting Dynjandi waterfallfrom 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 17.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Calm Water Kayakingfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionValagil weather and conditions
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2°Covercast · feels -4°C9 m/sgusts 159 h 46 mdaylight · 08:25 – 18:11
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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km column = your drive
- 1Bulafoss8 km
- 2Bunárfoss12 km
- 3
Dynjandi25 km - 4Hæstahjallafoss25 km
- 5Strompgljúfrafoss25 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður12 km
- 2Gjörvidalslaug20 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær21 km
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- Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
- Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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How do I get to Valagil?
Valagil is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Valagil 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 Valagil?
Valagil 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 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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