Waterfall · Capital Region
Helgufoss
Before you go
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Quick facts
- Helgufoss is 25 km from Reykjavík by road, about 39 min by car.
- The nearest town to Helgufoss is Kópavogur.
- Helgufoss is a waterfall in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 25 km by road, about 39 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1751° N, 21.5315° 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 Helgufoss?
Helgufoss is a waterfall in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Helgufoss?
Helgufoss is at 64.1751° N, 21.5315° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Grímannsfell, a mountain about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Helgufoss from Reykjavík?
Helgufoss is 25 km from Reykjavík by road, about 39 min by car.
How do I get to Helgufoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Helgufoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Helgufoss?
We have not verified a fee for Helgufoss. 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 Helgufoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 20 minutes' drive from Helgufoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (26 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (28 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool26 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool28 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool31 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon34 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool39 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool94 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
GrímannsfellMountain · 2.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Roman Z
TröllafossWaterfall · 3.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
LeirvogsvatnLake · 4.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
HelgafellMountain · 5.8 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
ÁlafossWaterfall · 7.1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
MóskarðshnjúkarMountain · 7.7 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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