Waterfall · Capital Region
Tröllafoss
waterfall of the Leirvogsá river, 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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Quick facts
- Tröllafoss is 28 km from Reykjavík by road, about 36 min by car.
- The nearest town to Tröllafoss is Reykjavík.
- Tröllafoss is a waterfall in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 28 km by road, about 36 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.2103° N, 21.5357° 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 Tröllafoss?
Tröllafoss is a waterfall in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Tröllafoss?
Tröllafoss is at 64.2103° N, 21.5357° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Móskarðshnjúkar, a mountain about 3.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Tröllafoss from Reykjavík?
Tröllafoss is 28 km from Reykjavík by road, about 36 min by car.
How do I get to Tröllafoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tröllafoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Tröllafoss?
We have not verified a fee for Tröllafoss. 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 Tröllafoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 23 minutes' drive from Tröllafoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (30 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (31 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool23 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool30 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool31 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon37 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool68 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool97 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
MóskarðshnjúkarMountain · 3.8 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
HelgufossWaterfall · 3.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
LeirvogsvatnLake · 4.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
SkálafellMountain · 4.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Roman Z- GrímannsfellMountain · 6.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Roman Z
HelgafellMountain · 6.9 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
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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