Waterfall · South Iceland
Háifoss
waterfall in 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
- Háifoss is 142 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car.
- Háifoss is 122 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Háifoss is Hella.
- Háifoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 122 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 142 km by road, about 2 h 22 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2078° N, 19.6858° 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 Háifoss?
Háifoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Háifoss?
Háifoss is at 64.2078° N, 19.6858° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Granni, a waterfall about 199 m away in a straight line.
How far is Háifoss from Reykjavík?
Háifoss is 142 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car.
How do I get to Háifoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Háifoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
How tall is Háifoss?
Háifoss is 122 metres tall.
Is there a trail to Háifoss?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Háifoss trail (1.7 km one way, about 1 h 20 min there and back).
Does it cost anything to visit Háifoss?
We have not verified a fee for Háifoss. 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 Háifoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 82 minutes' drive from Háifoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
GranniWaterfall · 199 mCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: G8w
Háifoss trailHike · 370 mCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Chris 73RauðukambarMountain · 6.4 km
GjárfossWaterfall · 6.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Pjt56
SámsstaðamúliMountain · 12 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jerzy Strzelecki
SultartangalónLake · 13 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.