Waterfall · South Iceland
Foss á Síðu
waterfall and farm in Iceland

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
- 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.
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
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
DverghamrarViewpoint · 842 mCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: JD554Fossálar waterfallsWaterfall · 1.6 km
KirkjugólfViewpoint · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas TilleStjórnarfossWaterfall · 11 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
SystrafossWaterfall · 12 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr at Dutch Wikipedia
MögárfossWaterfall · 17 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander Grebenkov
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.