Waterfall · South Iceland
Árbæjarfoss
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
- Árbæjarfoss is 101 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 49 min by car.
- The nearest town to Árbæjarfoss is Hella.
- Árbæjarfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 101 km by road, about 1 h 49 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.8627° N, 20.3418° 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 Árbæjarfoss?
Árbæjarfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Árbæjarfoss?
Árbæjarfoss is at 63.8627° N, 20.3418° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is The Caves of Ægissíða, a cave about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Árbæjarfoss from Reykjavík?
Árbæjarfoss is 101 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 49 min by car.
How do I get to Árbæjarfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Árbæjarfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Árbæjarfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Árbæjarfoss. 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 Árbæjarfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 9 minutes' drive from Árbæjarfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (36 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (76 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool9 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool36 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Árbær & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool80 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool83 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon86 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool90 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
The Caves of ÆgissíðaCave · 4.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alfrunperla
HellnahellirCave · 4.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Jóhann Heiðar Árnason
ÆgissíðufossWaterfall · 6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
UrriðafossWaterfall · 18 kmCC0 · Photo: Netha Hussain
ÞríhyrningurMountain · 20 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian BickelSkarðsfjall (Landsveit)Mountain · 21 km
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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