Waterfall · South Iceland

Mögárfoss

waterfall in Iceland

Mögárfoss, Iceland
Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · CC BY 3.0

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

  • Mögárfoss is 257 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 48 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Mögárfoss is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Mögárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
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The facts

Mögárfoss: The facts
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík257 km by road, about 3 h 48 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.7792° N, 18.1791° 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 Mögárfoss?

Mögárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.

Where is Mögárfoss?

Mögárfoss is at 63.7792° N, 18.1791° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Fjaðrárgljúfur, a canyon about 315 m away in a straight line.

How far is Mögárfoss from Reykjavík?

Mögárfoss is 257 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 48 min by car.

How do I get to Mögárfoss?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Mögárfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Does it cost anything to visit Mögárfoss?

We have not verified a fee for Mögárfoss. 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.

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Sources

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