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Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall
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Anthony
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg180 contributions
Nice but far from any best
May 2023 • Couples
Probably the least memorable waterfall we visited during our trip.
It was a windy and rainy day + the 700isk fee to enter the private domain for a 5 min stop was not worth it for us.
Maybe if you have a beautiful sunny day, it would made the detour more enjoyable.
Still, it's quite a wide waterfall and it's a very easy short hike.
Written 27 May 2023
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Sergio S
Birmingham, UK58 contributions
Great place
Mar 2023
Very nice place, randomly found from Sellfoss, only 15 minutes drive, nobody there, carpark cheap enough.
Written 2 April 2023
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Paul Legate
Gravesend, UK20,286 contributions
A fantastic experience being able to be metres away from a thundering waterfall
Mar 2022 • Friends
The Faxi waterfall is on the Golden Circle circuit but for some reason it is not always included in Golden Circle itineraries, having been before we decided to see the waterfall again. Something we like is that it is possible to get very close to the falls which are accessible by steps and a slope down to the water's edge which was quite treacherous after fresh snowfall on top of an icy layer. Being so close we could feel the vibration of the the thundering waterfall only a few metres away. It is a shame that Faxi isn't always rated as a top draw attraction but as for us it is a major highlight on a visit to the area.
Written 12 February 2023
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Edwelsh
North Canton, OH4,508 contributions
Worth the stop
Sep 2022 • Couples
Faxi (Vatusleysufass) is only a 5 minute detour and definitely worth it. There is a small fee to enter and they do have toilets. We took in the view from above then drove down to the lower parking lot. It along powerful falls that has a fish ladder. We saw a fisherman pull a big fish out of the water. Interesting feature is that the river takes a hard left turn at the bottom of the falls
Written 7 October 2022
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Megan K
Chicago, IL46 contributions
Great Golden Circle Stop!
Aug 2022
A less crowded Golden Circle stop! Faxi waterfall has a parking lot. At the end of the parking lot you can see the waterfall, but then you walk down a little foot path to get to a better look out point. Very scenic and secluded.
Written 8 August 2022
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Andrea
Fishers, IN12 contributions
Very large waterfall, worth the stop
Jun 2022 • Family
Huge waterfall. Not high but very wide. You have to pay 700isk to get in, but you park right next to the falls. Very pretty, worth the stop
Written 28 June 2022
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Owen Thesaints
Kent653 contributions
Well worth the stop
Jun 2022 • Couples
This was easy to find as it was well signed on road 35. We had to pass through a barrier, being charged 700 ISK to park and view the nearby falls. It was very easy to get wonderful views of the falls from the boardwalk which started about 20 metres from the car park. There were viewing platforms further down the trail and there was easy access to the bottom of the falls. After 30 minutes we had seen the falls from a variety of positions. There was a cafe and picnic tables at the falls but we were keen to press on so we did not dwell here.
Written 13 June 2022
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Dennis E
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands162 contributions
Not very special, but quiet.
May 2022 • Couples
This was the least impressive waterfall we saw in Iceland. Besides that, you have to pay an entrance fee. On the upside.. It's not at all crowded and chances are you are there alone. Definately not a must see.
Written 7 June 2022
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Michael D
North Shields, UK116 contributions
Worth the parking fee
Apr 2022 • Couples
We visited on our way back from Gulfoss. You have to pay to park but we were the only people there. The is a good sturdy path down to the base of the waterfall. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 22 April 2022
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Alysha M
49 contributions
Worth a stop
Oct 2021 • Couples
Lovely waterfall, we had it completely alone as it doesn’t seem to have many tourist groups. Parking is chargeable (750ikr) but entry free.
Written 18 October 2021
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