Waterfall · South Iceland
Merkjárfoss
Gluggafoss
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
- Merkjárfoss is 125 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 57 min by car.
- The nearest town to Merkjárfoss is Hvolsvöllur.
- Merkjárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 125 km by road, about 1 h 57 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.7213° N, 19.8922° 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 Merkjárfoss?
Merkjárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Merkjárfoss?
Merkjárfoss is at 63.7213° N, 19.8922° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Þórðarfoss, a waterfall about 244 m away in a straight line.
How far is Merkjárfoss from Reykjavík?
Merkjárfoss is 125 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 57 min by car.
How do I get to Merkjárfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Merkjárfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Does it cost anything to visit Merkjárfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Merkjárfoss. 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 Merkjárfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 30 minutes' drive from Merkjárfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (60 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (100 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool30 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool60 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Árbær & Pool100 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool104 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool107 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon110 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool114 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ÞórðarfossWaterfall · 244 mCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
DrífandiWaterfall · 820 mCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
NauthúsagilCanyon · 5.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Syrio
NauthúsafossWaterfall · 6.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Syrio
ÞríhyrningurMountain · 8.2 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel
ÞórólfsfellVolcano · 11 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: The original uploader was Reykholt at German Wikipedia.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.