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Notable waterfall · Northeastern Region, Iceland

Stórifoss

Stórifoss is a waterfall in Northeastern Region, Iceland.

Stórifoss: 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 Stórifoss

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 Stórifoss — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.94421, -15.58358. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Stórifoss

    • Hafragilsfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Dettifoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Selfoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Ásbyrgi · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Jökulsárgljúfur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Þeistareykjabunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Krafla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Vegaskarð · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Miðdalsvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~8 km
    • Hafralón · lake · Northeastern Region · ~13 km
    • Stakfell · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~18 km
    • Geldingafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~23 km
    • Sniðfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~26 km
    • Fálkafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~26 km
    • Ytri-Hágangur · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~27 km
    • Sandárfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~28 km
    • Haugsvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~30 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Stórifoss

    Other waterfalls near Stórifoss

    • Hafragilsfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Dettifoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Selfoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Stuðlagil canyon · waterfall · Eastern Region · ~110 km · Must-see
    • Goðafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~118 km · Must-see
    • Hengifoss · waterfall · Eastern Region · ~125 km · Must-see
    • Aldeyjarfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~129 km · Must-see
    • Geldingafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~23 km
    • Sniðfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~26 km
    • Fálkafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~26 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stórifoss flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Stórifoss?

    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 Stórifoss?

    Nearby: Hafragilsfoss (waterfall, 49 km), Dettifoss Waterfall (waterfall, 49 km), Selfoss Waterfall (waterfall, 50 km), Ásbyrgi (viewpoint, 53 km), Rauðhólar (viewpoint, 53 km), Jökulsárgljúfur (viewpoint, 54 km).

    Is Stórifoss worth visiting?

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