Notable waterfall · Northwestern Region, Iceland
Runufoss
Runufoss is a waterfall in Northwestern Region, Iceland.
Runufoss: 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 Runufoss
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 Runufoss — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 65.17237, -18.81176. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Runufoss
- Vesturdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Austurdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Svartárdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Iceland · river spot · Northwestern Region · ~31 km · Must-see
- Norðurárdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mælifellshnjúkur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~44 km · Must-see
- Blöndulón · lake · Northwestern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Hofsjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
- Saurbæjarkirkja · church · Northeastern Region · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kjölur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hveravellir · attraction · Northwestern Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Glóðafeykir · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Kerling · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~63 km · Must-see
- Munkaþverárkirkja · church · Northeastern Region · ~67 km · Must-see
- Syðri-Súla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Hjaltadalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~73 km · Must-see
- Glaumbær · museum · Northwestern Region · ~73 km · Must-see
- Djúpagilsvatn · lake · Northwestern Region · ~7 km
Other waterfalls near Runufoss
- Aldeyjarfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~90 km · Must-see
- Goðafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~102 km · Must-see
- Gullfoss Waterfall · waterfall · Southern Region · ~143 km · Must-see
- Barnafoss · waterfall · Western Region · ~143 km · Must-see
- Háifoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~144 km · Must-see
- Bolugil Waterfall · waterfall · Northwestern Region · ~45 km
- Reykjafoss · waterfall · Northwestern Region · ~56 km
- Háaleitisfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~56 km
- Skuggafoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~68 km
- Skuggafoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~69 km
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Frequently asked
Is Runufoss flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Runufoss yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Runufoss?
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 Runufoss?
Nearby: Vesturdalur (viewpoint, 23 km), Austurdalur (viewpoint, 24 km), Svartárdalur (viewpoint, 28 km), Iceland (river spot, 31 km), Norðurárdalur (viewpoint, 40 km), Mælifellshnjúkur (viewpoint, 44 km).
Is Runufoss worth visiting?
Runufoss is listed as a notable waterfall in Iceland on Spotwander.