Hraunfossar Waterfalls

Western Region, Iceland

Challenging
Partially Family Friendly

About Hraunfossar Waterfalls

Hraunfossar in Borgarfjörður, western Iceland, is a series of waterfalls composed of a number of tiny waterfalls and rapids falling gently over a distance of about 900 m (2,952.8 ft). They originate from the lava field Hallmundarhraun. The name translates as “Lava Falls”. The water empties into the beautiful blue Hvítá river.

Activities

There is a viewing platform on the riverbank to take in the full view, and photography is popular.

How to get there

This waterfall is a 90-minute drive from Reykjavik. It is near to the villages of Húsafell and Reykholt, and is easily accessed by well signposted road routes.

Hiking
Walking
Landscape Photography
Western Region, Iceland
Latitude: 64.702865, Longitude: -20.977152