Waterfall · West Iceland
Snekkjufoss
waterfall in Iceland
Quick facts
- Snekkjufoss is 217 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 20 min by car.
- The nearest town to Snekkjufoss is Ólafsvík.
- Snekkjufoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Ólafsvík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 217 km by road, about 3 h 20 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8647° N, 23.8381° 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 Snekkjufoss?
Snekkjufoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
Where is Snekkjufoss?
Snekkjufoss is at 64.8647° N, 23.8381° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Ólafsvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Klukkufoss, a waterfall about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Snekkjufoss from Reykjavík?
Snekkjufoss is 217 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 20 min by car.
How do I get to Snekkjufoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Snekkjufoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ólafsvík.
Does it cost anything to visit Snekkjufoss?
We have not verified a fee for Snekkjufoss. 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
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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