Waterfall · South Iceland
Hjálparfoss
waterfall
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
- Hjálparfoss is 123 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 52 min by car.
- The nearest town to Hjálparfoss is Hella.
- Hjálparfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 123 km by road, about 1 h 52 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.1160° N, 19.8497° 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 Hjálparfoss?
Hjálparfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Hjálparfoss?
Hjálparfoss is at 64.1160° N, 19.8497° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Sámsstaðamúli, a mountain about 1.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hjálparfoss from Reykjavík?
Hjálparfoss is 123 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 52 min by car.
How do I get to Hjálparfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hjálparfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Hjálparfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Hjálparfoss. 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 Hjálparfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 55 minutes' drive from Hjálparfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Hella & Pool (58 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (95 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Árbær & Pool95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool98 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool100 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool102 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon105 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool110 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SámsstaðamúliMountain · 1.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jerzy Strzelecki
DímonMountain · 3.1 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
BúrfellVolcano · 3.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: TenOfAllTrades(talk)
SkriðufellMountain · 4.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: BerserkurStórkonugrófCanyon · 6 km
TröllkonuhlaupWaterfall · 6.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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