Loading Spotwander…Find the spots worth the detour.

Notable waterfall · Northeastern Region, Iceland

Ullarfoss

Ullarfoss is a waterfall in Northeastern Region, Iceland.

Ullarfoss: 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 Ullarfoss

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 Ullarfoss — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.39583, -17.30639. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ullarfoss

    • Aldeyjarfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Sellandafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Mývatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Vindbelgjarfjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Dimmuborgir · sanctuary · Northeastern Region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Hverfjall · sanctuary · Northeastern Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Grjótagjá · cave · Northeastern Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Goðafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Námafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Munkaþverárkirkja · church · Northeastern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Saurbæjarkirkja · church · Northeastern Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Krafla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Vestmannsvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Fnjóskadalur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Syðri-Súla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Kerling · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Akureyri Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Northeastern Region · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Church of St. Peter · church · Northeastern Region · ~60 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Ullarfoss

    Other waterfalls near Ullarfoss

    • Aldeyjarfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Goðafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Selfoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Dettifoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Hafragilsfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Stuðlagil canyon · waterfall · Eastern Region · ~121 km · Must-see
    • Hengifoss · waterfall · Eastern Region · ~147 km · Must-see
    • Ingvararfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~4 km
    • Glæfra · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~6 km
    • Hrafnabjargafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~8 km

    All waterfalls in Iceland

    © GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata (CC0)

    Frequently asked

    Is Ullarfoss flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ullarfoss?

    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 Ullarfoss?

    Nearby: Aldeyjarfoss (waterfall, 4 km), Sellandafjall (viewpoint, 16 km), Mývatn (lake, 33 km), Vindbelgjarfjall (viewpoint, 35 km), Dimmuborgir (sanctuary, 35 km), Hverfjall (sanctuary, 38 km).

    Is Ullarfoss worth visiting?

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