Waterfall · East Iceland
Kirkjufoss
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.
Warm up after: pools & lagoons with a visitor pass
Passes from ISK 7,900. Lagoons cost extra per visit.
Sign in to see the recommendations
The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Kirkjufoss is 528 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 15 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.3 km away.
- The nearest town to Kirkjufoss is Djúpivogur.
- Kirkjufoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Djúpivogur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 528 km by road, about 8 h 15 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8675° N, 15.3419° 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.
The nearest road is about 2.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Kirkjufoss?
Kirkjufoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.
Where is Kirkjufoss?
Kirkjufoss is at 64.8675° N, 15.3419° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Djúpivogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Slaedufoss, a waterfall about 2.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kirkjufoss from Reykjavík?
Kirkjufoss is 528 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 15 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.3 km away.
How do I get to Kirkjufoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kirkjufoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Djúpivogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Kirkjufoss?
We have not verified a fee for Kirkjufoss. 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 Kirkjufoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 108 minutes' drive from Kirkjufoss. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Vök Baths108 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SlaedufossWaterfall · 2.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Rémih
LaugarfellMountain · 2.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: RémihFaxi, Studlafoss, and the Laugarfell WaterfallsWaterfall · 2.9 km
HafursfellMountain · 5.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: RémihEyjabakkafossWaterfall · 7.4 km
SauðafellMountain · 7.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Rémih
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.