Fardagafoss við Egilsstaði á Austurlandi
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Waterfalls of Iceland

Height20 m
RiverMiðhúsaá River
RegionEast Iceland

Fardagafoss is a scenic waterfall in the Miðhúsaá river near Egilsstaðir, at the foot of Fjarðarheiði. A marked hiking trail leads from a parking area beside Route 93 to the waterfall.

A cave behind the waterfall is connected with local folklore.

Access

Road accessibleNo
ParkingYes
DifficultyEasy

Geology

Fardagafoss is located in the Miðhúsaá river at the foot of Fjarðarheiði. A cave lies behind the waterfall and the surrounding area contains varied hyaloclastite formations.

Last verified 22. September 2026 View source

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