Waterfall · South Iceland

Fagrifoss

waterfall

Fagrifoss, Iceland
Photo: Nave111 · Public domain

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

  • Fagrifoss is 271 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 9 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Fagrifoss is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Fagrifoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Fagrifoss: The facts
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík271 km by road, about 4 h 9 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.8682° N, 18.2460° 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 Fagrifoss?

Fagrifoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.

Where is Fagrifoss?

Fagrifoss is at 63.8682° N, 18.2460° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Mögárfoss, a waterfall about 10 km away in a straight line.

How far is Fagrifoss from Reykjavík?

Fagrifoss is 271 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 9 min by car.

How do I get to Fagrifoss?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Fagrifoss?

We have not verified a fee for Fagrifoss. 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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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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