Fossvað
Fossvað is a ford in Bláskógabyggð, South Iceland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Faxi.
Faxi
Waterfall
Photo: Ajay Suresh, CC BY 2.0.
The Faxi waterfall is located on the Golden Circle, a popular tourist trail approximately 120 km east of Reykjavik. The waterfall is located on the Tungufljót river, a tributary of the river Hvita.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Upcountry Árnessýsla and Reykholt.
Upcountry Árnessýsla
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
Upcountry Árnessýsla, or Uppsveitir Árnessýslu in Icelandic, is a rural area in South Iceland, home to many of the country's most famous attractions.
Reykholt
Village
Reykholt is a village in the municipality of Bláskógabyggð in Árnessýsla, Southern Region. It has about 100 inhabitants, hot springs, and greenhouses. It is situated in the south of Iceland not far from Skálholt, Geysir and Gullfoss, and is a stop on the Golden Circle tourist route. Reykholt is situated 8 km southwest of Fossvað.
Fossvað
- Type: Ford
- Also known as: “Fossvad”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Bláskógabyggð, South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
64.23333° or 64° 14′ northLongitude
-20.33333° or 20° 20′ westElevation
81 metres (266 feet)Open location code
99PX6MM8+8MGeoNames ID
3417286
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Satellite Map
Discover Fossvað from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Flúðir and Hreppar.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Álftatjörn and Sjötjarnir.
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