Waterfall · Westfjords

Waterfall at Foss

waterfall in Iceland

Waterfall at Foss, Iceland
Photo: Lukas von Daeniken from Schweiz · CC BY-SA 2.0

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

  • Waterfall at Foss is 358 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 14 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Waterfall at Foss is Patreksfjörður.
  • Waterfall at Foss is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.
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The facts

Waterfall at Foss: The facts
Nearest townPatreksfjörður
From Reykjavík358 km by road, about 5 h 14 min
RegionWestfjords
Coordinates65.6015° N, 23.5376° 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 Waterfall at Foss?

Waterfall at Foss is a waterfall in the Westfjords of Iceland.

Where is Waterfall at Foss?

Waterfall at Foss is at 65.6015° N, 23.5376° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Patreksfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Hosuhlíðarvatn, a lake about 8.5 km away in a straight line.

How far is Waterfall at Foss from Reykjavík?

Waterfall at Foss is 358 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 14 min by car.

How do I get to Waterfall at Foss?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Waterfall at Foss?

We have not verified a fee for Waterfall at Foss. 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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