Waterfall · West Iceland
Skorhagafoss
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
- Skorhagafoss is 63 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h by car.
- The nearest town to Skorhagafoss is Borgarnes.
- Skorhagafoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 63 km by road, about 1 h |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3581° N, 21.4013° 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 Skorhagafoss?
Skorhagafoss is a waterfall in West Iceland.
Where is Skorhagafoss?
Skorhagafoss is at 64.3581° N, 21.4013° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Sjávarfoss, a waterfall about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skorhagafoss from Reykjavík?
Skorhagafoss is 63 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h by car.
How do I get to Skorhagafoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skorhagafoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Skorhagafoss?
We have not verified a fee for Skorhagafoss. 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 Skorhagafoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 43 minutes' drive from Skorhagafoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (46 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (52 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon60 min driveper visit with LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool65 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SjávarfossWaterfall · 2.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Vincent van Zeijst
ÞyrillMountain · 4.4 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo
Glymur trailHike · 6 kmPublic domain · Photo: Jabbi
PokafossWaterfall · 6.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bromr
ÞvottahellirCave · 6.9 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Olikristinn
BrekkukamburMountain · 7.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.