Waterfall · South Iceland
Hestavaðsfoss
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
- Hestavaðsfoss is 156 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car.
- The nearest town to Hestavaðsfoss is Vík.
- Hestavaðsfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Vík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 156 km by road, about 2 h 22 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.5333° N, 19.5077° 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 Hestavaðsfoss?
Hestavaðsfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Hestavaðsfoss?
Hestavaðsfoss is at 63.5333° N, 19.5077° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Skógafoss, a waterfall about 227 m away in a straight line.
How far is Hestavaðsfoss from Reykjavík?
Hestavaðsfoss is 156 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car.
How do I get to Hestavaðsfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hestavaðsfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Is there a trail to Hestavaðsfoss?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Fimmvörðuháls (23 km, about 9 h).
Does it cost anything to visit Hestavaðsfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Hestavaðsfoss. 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 Hestavaðsfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 54 minutes' drive from Hestavaðsfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (84 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SkógafossWaterfall · 227 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Gerd Eichmann
FosstorfufossWaterfall · 359 mCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
SteinbogafossWaterfall · 591 mCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
KvernufossWaterfall · 1.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
RútshellirCave · 3.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: BromrLakalandsgilCanyon · 11 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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