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Notable waterfall · Northeastern Region, Iceland

Réttarfoss

Réttarfoss is a waterfall in Northeastern Region, Iceland.

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Réttarfoss: 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 Réttarfoss

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 Réttarfoss — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.87940, -16.43519. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Réttarfoss

    • Hafragilsfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Jökulsárgljúfur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Dettifoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Selfoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Ásbyrgi · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Þeistareykjabunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Krafla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Námafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Grjótagjá · cave · Northeastern Region · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Hverfjall · sanctuary · Northeastern Region · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Dimmuborgir · sanctuary · Northeastern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Vindbelgjarfjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mývatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Astronaut Monument · fort · Northeastern Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • The Exploration Museum · museum · Northeastern Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Vestmannsvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Húsavíkurviti · beach · Northeastern Region · ~58 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Réttarfoss flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Réttarfoss?

    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 Réttarfoss?

    Nearby: Hafragilsfoss (waterfall, 7 km), Jökulsárgljúfur (viewpoint, 9 km), Dettifoss Waterfall (waterfall, 9 km), Selfoss Waterfall (waterfall, 11 km), Rauðhólar (viewpoint, 11 km), Ásbyrgi (viewpoint, 18 km).

    Is Réttarfoss worth visiting?

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