Waterfall · South Iceland
Drífandi
waterfall in Iceland, near Þórðarfoss
Quick facts
- Drífandi is 124 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 56 min by car.
- The nearest town to Drífandi is Hvolsvöllur.
- Drífandi is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 124 km by road, about 1 h 56 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.7216° N, 19.9088° 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 Drífandi?
Drífandi is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Drífandi?
Drífandi is at 63.7216° N, 19.9088° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Þórðarfoss, a waterfall about 577 m away in a straight line.
How far is Drífandi from Reykjavík?
Drífandi is 124 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 56 min by car.
How do I get to Drífandi?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Drífandi, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Does it cost anything to visit Drífandi?
We have not verified a fee for Drífandi. 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 Drífandi?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 112 minutes' drive from Drífandi. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 112 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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