Waterfall · South Iceland
Háifoss
waterfall in Iceland
Quick facts
- Háifoss is 142 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car.
- Háifoss is 122 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Háifoss is Hella.
- Háifoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 122 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 142 km by road, about 2 h 22 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2078° N, 19.6858° 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 Háifoss?
Háifoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Háifoss?
Háifoss is at 64.2078° N, 19.6858° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Granni, a waterfall about 199 m away in a straight line.
How far is Háifoss from Reykjavík?
Háifoss is 142 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car.
How do I get to Háifoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Háifoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
How tall is Háifoss?
Háifoss is 122 metres tall.
Is there a trail to Háifoss?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Háifoss trail (1.7 km one way, about 40 min there and back).
Does it cost anything to visit Háifoss?
We have not verified a fee for Háifoss. 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 Háifoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 89 minutes' drive from Háifoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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