Waterfall · East Iceland
Flogufoss
Flögufoss
waterfall in eastern 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
- Flogufoss is 599 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 38 min by car.
- The nearest town to Flogufoss is Djúpivogur.
- Flogufoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Djúpivogur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 599 km by road, about 8 h 38 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8183° N, 14.3786° 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 Flogufoss?
Flogufoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.
Where is Flogufoss?
Flogufoss is at 64.8183° N, 14.3786° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Djúpivogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Folaldafoss, a waterfall about 8.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Flogufoss from Reykjavík?
Flogufoss is 599 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 38 min by car.
How do I get to Flogufoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Flogufoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Djúpivogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Flogufoss?
We have not verified a fee for Flogufoss. 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 Flogufoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 68 minutes' drive from Flogufoss. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Vök Baths68 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
FolaldafossWaterfall · 8.7 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander GrebenkovFossárfossWaterfall · 8.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
HvalnesMountain · 14 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli KrapfHeiðarvatnLake · 14 km
BúlandstindurMountain · 14 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Gerd Eichmann
SmátindafjallMountain · 15 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Rémih
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.