Waterfall · West Iceland
Sjávarfoss
waterfall in Kjósarhreppur, 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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Quick facts
- Sjávarfoss is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car.
- The nearest town to Sjávarfoss is Akranes.
- Sjávarfoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akranes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 61 km by road, about 57 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3530° N, 21.4519° 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 Sjávarfoss?
Sjávarfoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
Where is Sjávarfoss?
Sjávarfoss is at 64.3530° N, 21.4519° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Skorhagafoss, a waterfall about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sjávarfoss from Reykjavík?
Sjávarfoss is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car.
How do I get to Sjávarfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sjávarfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
Does it cost anything to visit Sjávarfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Sjávarfoss. 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 Sjávarfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 40 minutes' drive from Sjávarfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (42 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (49 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool40 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon56 min driveper visit with LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool87 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SkorhagafossWaterfall · 2.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
ÞyrillMountain · 5.6 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo
PokafossWaterfall · 6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: BromrLaxfossWaterfall · 7.3 km
BrekkukamburMountain · 7.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
MeðalfellsvatnLake · 8.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Sources
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