Waterfall · South Iceland

Foss á Síðu

waterfall and farm in Iceland

Foss á Síðu, Iceland
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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

  • Foss á Síðu is 270 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 58 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Foss á Síðu is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Foss á Síðu is a waterfall in South Iceland.
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The facts

Foss á Síðu: The facts
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík270 km by road, about 3 h 58 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.8559° N, 17.8696° 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 Foss á Síðu?

Foss á Síðu is a waterfall in South Iceland.

Where is Foss á Síðu?

Foss á Síðu is at 63.8559° N, 17.8696° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Dverghamrar, a viewpoint about 842 m away in a straight line.

How far is Foss á Síðu from Reykjavík?

Foss á Síðu is 270 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 58 min by car.

How do I get to Foss á Síðu?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Foss á Síðu?

We have not verified a fee for Foss á Síðu. 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

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

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