Notable waterfall · Southern Region, Iceland
Foss á Síðu
Foss á Síðu is a waterfall in Southern Region, Iceland.
Foss á Síðu: 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 Foss á Síðu
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.
Visiting Foss á Síðu: tips
- Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
- Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.
How to reach Foss á Síðu — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 63.85608, -17.86945. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Foss á Síðu
- Dverghamrar · sanctuary · Southern Region · ~1 km · Must-see
- Fjaðrárgljúfur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Fagrifoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Lomagnupur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~27 km · Must-see
- Laki · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hvítavatn · lake · Southern Region · ~41 km · Must-see
- Uxatindar · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~44 km · Must-see
- Eldgjá · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~48 km · Must-see
- Grænalón · lake · Southern Region · ~53 km · Must-see
- Skeiðarárjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Svartifoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~60 km · Must-see
- Kristínartindar · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~65 km · Must-see
- Mælifell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~66 km · Must-see
- Torfajökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Morsárfoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Hrútsfjallstindar · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~74 km · Must-see
- Hamrafoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~0 km
- Pjadrurfoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~2 km
Other waterfalls near Foss á Síðu
- Fagrifoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Svartifoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~60 km · Must-see
- Morsárfoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Black Waterfall · waterfall · Southern Region · ~97 km · Must-see
- Kvernufoss Waterfall, Iceland · waterfall · Southern Region · ~109 km · Must-see
- Skogafoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~111 km · Must-see
- Háifoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~121 km · Must-see
- Thjofafoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~125 km · Must-see
- Gljufrabui · waterfall · Southern Region · ~134 km · Must-see
- Hamrafoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~0 km
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Foss á Síðu?
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 Foss á Síðu?
Nearby: Dverghamrar (sanctuary, 1 km), Fjaðrárgljúfur (viewpoint, 22 km), Fagrifoss (waterfall, 23 km), Lomagnupur (viewpoint, 27 km), Laki (viewpoint, 37 km), Hvítavatn (lake, 41 km).
Is Foss á Síðu worth visiting?
Foss á Síðu is listed as a notable waterfall in Iceland on Spotwander.