Waterfall · West Iceland
Laxfoss
waterfall on the Laxá í Kjós river, Iceland
Quick facts
- Laxfoss is 49 km from Reykjavík by road, about 49 min by car.
- The nearest town to Laxfoss is Akranes.
- Laxfoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akranes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 49 km by road, about 49 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3407° N, 21.6008° 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 Laxfoss?
Laxfoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
Where is Laxfoss?
Laxfoss is at 64.3407° N, 21.6008° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Meðalfellsvatn, a lake about 3.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Laxfoss from Reykjavík?
Laxfoss is 49 km from Reykjavík by road, about 49 min by car.
How do I get to Laxfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Laxfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
Does it cost anything to visit Laxfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Laxfoss. 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 Laxfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 32 minutes' drive from Laxfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (35 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (42 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 32 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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- 49 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 107 min drive
Nearby 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.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
