Waterfall · South Iceland
Foss á Síðu
waterfall and farm in Iceland
Quick facts
- Foss á Síðu is 270 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 58 min by car.
- The nearest town to Foss á Síðu is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Foss á Síðu is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 270 km by road, about 3 h 58 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.8559° N, 17.8696° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Foss á Síðu?
Foss á Síðu is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Foss á Síðu?
Foss á Síðu is at 63.8559° N, 17.8696° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Dverghamrar, a viewpoint about 842 m away in a straight line.
How far is Foss á Síðu from Reykjavík?
Foss á Síðu is 270 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 58 min by car.
How do I get to Foss á Síðu?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Foss á Síðu, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Foss á Síðu?
We have not verified a fee for Foss á Síðu. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0 de)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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