Waterfall · South Iceland
Gjárfoss
waterfall in Iceland
Quick facts
- Gjárfoss is 139 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 11 min by car.
- The nearest town to Gjárfoss is Hella.
- Gjárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 139 km by road, about 2 h 11 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.1513° N, 19.7366° 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 Gjárfoss?
Gjárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Gjárfoss?
Gjárfoss is at 64.1513° N, 19.7366° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Rauðukambar, a mountain about 3.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Gjárfoss from Reykjavík?
Gjárfoss is 139 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 11 min by car.
How do I get to Gjárfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Gjárfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Gjárfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Gjárfoss. 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 Gjárfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 77 minutes' drive from Gjárfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 77 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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