Waterfall · North Iceland

Vigabjargsfoss

Vígabjargsfoss

waterfall in Iceland

Vigabjargsfoss, Iceland
Photo: Hansueli Krapf · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

  • Vigabjargsfoss is 539 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 23 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
  • The nearest town to Vigabjargsfoss is Mývatn.
  • Vigabjargsfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.
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The facts

Vigabjargsfoss: The facts
Nearest townMývatn
From Reykjavík539 km by road, about 8 h 23 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.8860° N, 16.4442° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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.

The nearest road is about 1 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Vigabjargsfoss?

Vigabjargsfoss is a waterfall in North Iceland.

Where is Vigabjargsfoss?

Vigabjargsfoss is at 65.8860° N, 16.4442° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Réttarfoss, a waterfall about 873 m away in a straight line.

How far is Vigabjargsfoss from Reykjavík?

Vigabjargsfoss is 539 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 23 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.

How do I get to Vigabjargsfoss?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vigabjargsfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.

Does it cost anything to visit Vigabjargsfoss?

We have not verified a fee for Vigabjargsfoss. 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 Vigabjargsfoss?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 117 minutes' drive from Vigabjargsfoss. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass.

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Sources

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