Waterfall · West Iceland
Pokafoss
waterfall in Iceland
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Pokafoss is 46 km from Reykjavík by road, about 56 min by car.
- The nearest town to Pokafoss is Reykjavík.
- Pokafoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 46 km by road, about 56 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2989° N, 21.4389° 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 Pokafoss?
Pokafoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
Where is Pokafoss?
Pokafoss is at 64.2989° N, 21.4389° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Þórufoss, a waterfall about 5.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Pokafoss from Reykjavík?
Pokafoss is 46 km from Reykjavík by road, about 56 min by car.
How do I get to Pokafoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Pokafoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Pokafoss?
We have not verified a fee for Pokafoss. 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 Pokafoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 40 minutes' drive from Pokafoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Akranes & Pool (46 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (47 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool40 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon54 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool77 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool106 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ÞórufossWaterfall · 5.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
SjávarfossWaterfall · 6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Vincent van Zeijst
SkálafellMountain · 6.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Roman Z
SkorhagafossWaterfall · 6.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
MóskarðshnjúkarMountain · 7.3 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
MeðalfellsvatnLake · 7.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.