Waterfall · East Iceland

Folaldafoss

Folaldafoss was a quaint waterfall in a remote area of the Eastfjords upslope from Berufjörður along the infamous Axarvegur Road, which leads up to Öxi Pass

Folaldafoss, Iceland
Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · CC BY 3.0

Before you go

Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.

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Quick facts

  • Folaldafoss is 564 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 5 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Folaldafoss is Djúpivogur.
  • Folaldafoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.

The facts

Folaldafoss: The facts
Nearest townDjúpivogur
From Reykjavík564 km by road, about 8 h 5 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates64.8038° N, 14.5594° W

Getting there

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

Questions people ask

What is Folaldafoss?

Folaldafoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.

Where is Folaldafoss?

Folaldafoss is at 64.8038° N, 14.5594° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Djúpivogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Fossárfoss, a waterfall about 6.7 km away in a straight line.

How far is Folaldafoss from Reykjavík?

Folaldafoss is 564 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 5 min by car.

How do I get to Folaldafoss?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Folaldafoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Djúpivogur.

Does it cost anything to visit Folaldafoss?

We have not verified a fee for Folaldafoss. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Sources

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