Waterfall · South Iceland
Fossabrekkur
waterfall 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
- Fossabrekkur is 134 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 2 min by car.
- The nearest town to Fossabrekkur is Hella.
- Fossabrekkur is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 134 km by road, about 2 h 2 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0732° N, 19.7511° 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 Fossabrekkur?
Fossabrekkur is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Fossabrekkur?
Fossabrekkur is at 64.0732° N, 19.7511° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Tröllkonuhlaup, a waterfall about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Fossabrekkur from Reykjavík?
Fossabrekkur is 134 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 2 min by car.
How do I get to Fossabrekkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Fossabrekkur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Is there a trail to Fossabrekkur?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Hellismannaleið (54 km, about 17 h).
Does it cost anything to visit Fossabrekkur?
We have not verified a fee for Fossabrekkur. 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.
Where can you swim near Fossabrekkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 44 minutes' drive from Fossabrekkur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (63 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (104 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool63 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool104 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool106 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool108 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool110 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon113 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
TröllkonuhlaupWaterfall · 1.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
BúrfellVolcano · 4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: TenOfAllTrades(talk)StórkonugrófCanyon · 4.7 km
SámsstaðamúliMountain · 5.1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jerzy Strzelecki
ÞjófafossWaterfall · 5.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Grunkhead
HellismannaleiðHike · 5.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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