Waterfall · North Iceland
Kambsfoss
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
- Kambsfoss is 195 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 2 min by car.
- The nearest town to Kambsfoss is Hvammstangi.
- Kambsfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hvammstangi |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 195 km by road, about 3 h 2 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.1739° N, 20.7094° 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 Kambsfoss?
Kambsfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
Where is Kambsfoss?
Kambsfoss is at 65.1739° N, 20.7094° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Hólmavatn, a lake about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kambsfoss from Reykjavík?
Kambsfoss is 195 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 2 min by car.
How do I get to Kambsfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kambsfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvammstangi.
Does it cost anything to visit Kambsfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Kambsfoss. 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.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
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