Waterfall · South Iceland
Magnúsarfoss
Quick facts
- Magnúsarfoss is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 48 min by car.
- The nearest town to Magnúsarfoss is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Magnúsarfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 328 km by road, about 4 h 48 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0212° N, 16.9800° 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 Magnúsarfoss?
Magnúsarfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Magnúsarfoss?
Magnúsarfoss is at 64.0212° N, 16.9800° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Hundafoss, a waterfall about 134 m away in a straight line.
How far is Magnúsarfoss from Reykjavík?
Magnúsarfoss is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 48 min by car.
How do I get to Magnúsarfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Magnúsarfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Is there a trail to Magnúsarfoss?
Yes. Walking routes on our map that lead there: Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel (4.9 km, about 1 h 25 min), Sjónarnípa (6.2 km, about 1 h 45 min), Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa (7.3 km, about 2 h).
Does it cost anything to visit Magnúsarfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Magnúsarfoss. 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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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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