Waterfall · East Iceland
Sauðárfoss
Before you go
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Quick facts
- Sauðárfoss is 500 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 55 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
- Sauðárfoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 500 km by road, about 7 h 55 min |
|---|---|
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.9200° N, 15.8489° 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.
The nearest road is about 1 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Sauðárfoss?
Sauðárfoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.
Where is Sauðárfoss?
Sauðárfoss is at 64.9200° N, 15.8489° W, in East Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Hálslón reservoir, a lake about 1.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sauðárfoss from Reykjavík?
Sauðárfoss is 500 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 55 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
How do I get to Sauðárfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sauðárfoss, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Sauðárfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Sauðárfoss. 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. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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