Waterfall · North Iceland
Hafragilsfoss
waterfall in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hafragilsfoss is 536 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h by car.
- Hafragilsfoss is 27 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Hafragilsfoss is Mývatn.
- Hafragilsfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 27 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| From Reykjavík | 536 km by road, about 8 h |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8321° N, 16.3997° 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 Hafragilsfoss?
Hafragilsfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
Where is Hafragilsfoss?
Hafragilsfoss is at 65.8321° N, 16.3997° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Dettifoss, a waterfall about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hafragilsfoss from Reykjavík?
Hafragilsfoss is 536 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h by car.
How do I get to Hafragilsfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hafragilsfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
How tall is Hafragilsfoss?
Hafragilsfoss is 27 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Hafragilsfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Hafragilsfoss. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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