Waterfall · South Iceland
Öxarárfoss
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Öxarárfoss is 53 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car.
- The nearest town to Öxarárfoss is Hveragerði.
- Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 53 km by road, about 53 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2658° N, 21.1180° 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 Öxarárfoss?
Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Öxarárfoss?
Öxarárfoss is at 64.2658° N, 21.1180° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Flosagjá, a canyon about 430 m away in a straight line.
How far is Öxarárfoss from Reykjavík?
Öxarárfoss is 53 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car.
How do I get to Öxarárfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Öxarárfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Öxarárfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Öxarárfoss. 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 Öxarárfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 37 minutes' drive from Öxarárfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (43 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (44 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon51 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
FlosagjáCanyon · 430 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
AlmannagjáCanyon · 561 mCC BY 1.0 · Photo: Laurent Deschodt
The original uploader was Calbp at French Wikipedia.
Thingvellir National ParkNational park · 922 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
ArnarfellMountain · 5.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
ÁrmannsfellVolcano · 6.5 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
ÞingvallavatnLake · 8.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
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)
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