Faxafoss

Faxafoss is a scenic viewpoint in , . Faxafoss is situated nearby to the waterfall , as well as near the aerodrome .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Faxi.

Waterfall
Photo: Ajay Suresh, CC BY 2.0.
The 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. is situated 130 metres southeast of Faxafoss.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Upcountry Árnessýsla and Reykholt.

Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
, or Uppsveitir Árnessýslu in Icelandic, is a rural area in , home to many of the country's most famous attractions.

Village
Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0.
is a village in the municipality of in Árnessýsla, . It has about 100 inhabitants, hot springs, and greenhouses. It is situated in the south of Iceland not far from , and , and is a stop on the Golden Circle tourist route. is situated 7 km southwest of Faxafoss.

Faxafoss

Latitude
64.2259° or 64° 13′ 33″ north
Longitude
-20.33848° or 20° 20′ 19″ west
Open location code
99PX6MG6+9J
Open­Street­Map ID
node 60653640
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Faxafoss” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “Faxa瀑布”

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Highlights include Sindrason Domestic and Arctic Rafting.

Nearby Places

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