Waterfall · West Iceland

Laxfoss

waterfall on the Laxá í Kjós river, Iceland

Map showing where Laxfoss is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

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

  • 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.
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The facts

Laxfoss: The facts
Nearest townAkranes
From Reykjavík49 km by road, about 49 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.3407° N, 21.6008° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 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 30 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 (32 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (39 min).

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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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