Iceland Haifoss waterfall
Haifoss is the third-highest waterfall in Iceland with a drop of over 122m and is one of the country's most impressive waterfalls. The best about it is that there are 2 waterfalls within one scene and even if you are not there for photography, the sound and the view down there are just breathtaking.
Photography Tips
The most important thing about this spot is to take care of your equipment and yourself! There was already a tripod laying in the canyon and you can't just get down there.
Travel Information
It's not possible to get there without a 4x4 car, which means that this place isn't that touristic. Take road 32 (road 26 is still partly a gravel road which means that depending on where you are coming road 32 could still be faster) until you reach gravel road 332, which is only accessible via 4x4. From this fork, you need about 15 minutes to drive up to the Haifoss waterfall.
If you don't have a 4x4 you can leave your car at the tiny guest house, which is already on the gravel road, but until the fork Haifoss/Holaskogur you can still use any car and walk from there to the waterfall, which is a hike of around 2 hours.
If you get there please make sure that you take care of yourself and stay away from the cliffs. There is nothing that can save you if you fall there for over 100 meters, so don't be silly and risk your life for a selfie (I am saying this for a good reason, seeing people standing as far as they can stand on the edge to get the best possible shot of them...).
If you don't have a 4x4 you can leave your car at the tiny guest house, which is already on the gravel road, but until the fork Haifoss/Holaskogur you can still use any car and walk from there to the waterfall, which is a hike of around 2 hours.
If you get there please make sure that you take care of yourself and stay away from the cliffs. There is nothing that can save you if you fall there for over 100 meters, so don't be silly and risk your life for a selfie (I am saying this for a good reason, seeing people standing as far as they can stand on the edge to get the best possible shot of them...).
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Summer
Sunrise & Sunset
09:23 - 16:41
| current local time: 13:03
Photo Themes
Canyon
River
Waterfall
Locations
Haifoss
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