Waterfall · North Iceland
Réttarfoss
waterfall on river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, Iceland
Quick facts
- Réttarfoss is 520 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 39 min by car.
- The nearest town to Réttarfoss is Mývatn.
- Réttarfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 520 km by road, about 7 h 39 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8791° N, 16.4347° 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 Réttarfoss?
Réttarfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
Where is Réttarfoss?
Réttarfoss is at 65.8791° N, 16.4347° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Vigabjargsfoss, a waterfall about 873 m away in a straight line.
How far is Réttarfoss from Reykjavík?
Réttarfoss is 520 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 39 min by car.
How do I get to Réttarfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Réttarfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
Does it cost anything to visit Réttarfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Réttarfoss. 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 Réttarfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 117 minutes' drive from Réttarfoss. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 117 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
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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