Waterfall · South Iceland
Írárfoss
Quick facts
- Írárfoss is 138 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 6 min by car.
- The nearest town to Írárfoss is Vestmannaeyjar.
- Írárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Vestmannaeyjar |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 138 km by road, about 2 h 6 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.5775° N, 19.8269° 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 Írárfoss?
Írárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Írárfoss?
Írárfoss is at 63.5775° N, 19.8269° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vestmannaeyjar. The nearest other sight on our map is Steinahellir, a cave about 6.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Írárfoss from Reykjavík?
Írárfoss is 138 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 6 min by car.
How do I get to Írárfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Írárfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vestmannaeyjar.
Does it cost anything to visit Írárfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Írárfoss. 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 Írárfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 120 minutes' drive from Írárfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 120 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 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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