Waterfall · North Iceland
Reykjafoss
waterfall in Norðurland vestra, Iceland
Quick facts
- Reykjafoss is 294 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 18 min by car.
- The nearest town to Reykjafoss is Sauðárkrókur.
- Reykjafoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Sauðárkrókur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 294 km by road, about 4 h 18 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4947° N, 19.3828° 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 Reykjafoss?
Reykjafoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
Where is Reykjafoss?
Reykjafoss is at 65.4947° N, 19.3828° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Glóðafeykir, a mountain about 9.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Reykjafoss from Reykjavík?
Reykjafoss is 294 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 18 min by car.
How do I get to Reykjafoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Reykjafoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.
Does it cost anything to visit Reykjafoss?
We have not verified a fee for Reykjafoss. 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 Reykjafoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 91 minutes' drive from Reykjafoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (98 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 98 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.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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