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Notable waterfall · Capital Region, Iceland

Fossá

Fossá is a waterfall in Capital Region, Iceland.

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Fossá: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Fossá

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Fossá — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 64.35321, -21.45154. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fossá flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Fossá yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Fossá?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Fossá?

    Nearby: Hallgrímskirkja í Saurbæ (church, 13 km), Glymur Waterfall, Iceland (waterfall, 13 km), Myrkavatn (lake, 13 km), Hvalfell (viewpoint, 15 km), Hvalvatn (lake, 18 km), Esja (viewpoint, 19 km).

    Is Fossá worth visiting?

    Fossá is listed as a notable waterfall in Iceland on Spotwander.