Kvernufoss

One of our favorite stops. The easy walk and approach to the waterfall is picturesque. You can walk behind the falls. We had this to ourselves around 11am one recent morning. You can find the trail start at Skógar museum parking lot where you pay to park.

A really nice visit away from the much larger crowds at the neighboring Skogafoss. Funny, but I think this is probably the cooler waterfall of the 2. Plenty of parking before embarking on a short walk in. Trail is well maintained and pretty easy to walk. Minimal elevation gain, so it's basically a short stroll into the gorge. You can walk down and behind the waterfall for a really cool view. Overall a very pretty fall to check out.

The trail scenery getting to this waterfall is spectacular and the walk behind waterfall was fantastic. But the best thing is that the crowds weren’t there. We did see a tour buses in the parking lot of the restaurant next to the museum but I think the walk to the falls is too far to make it there and back before the bus would leave. Make sure to pay the parking for the museum. That lets you use their water closets.

Very impressive place to visit in Iceland. You can walk right up to the falls, and if you're brave enough you can walk behind the falls. Make sure you have some water proof shoes and a good jacket, because the water is freezing 🥶! You can take a walk along the path to the top of the falls which will take you about 15 minutes up and 15 minutes return. Recommended visit.

Kvernufoss is such a hidden gem. It’s right near Skógafoss, but once you walk into the little canyon, it feels way quieter and more peaceful. The walk is short, super pretty, and then the waterfall just appears out of nowhere. You can actually walk behind it, which is amazing, you’ll get wet, but it’s totally worth it. It feels raw, calm, and kind of magical, like you stumbled onto a secret spot. Definitely don’t skip it if you’re in the area.

This is a lesser viewed waterfall very close to Skogafoss Waterfall. Literally like a 3 minute drive. There is parking at the Skogar Museum and the far end of the parking lot is where you will find the trailhead. There is a sign if you are unsure. The parking fee for the museum is 750 ISK. There is a nice WC inside the museum as well as a sweet little cafe called Freyacafe. The food is quite nice and worthy of a stop while you are here at Kvernufoss. The fall requires a 1.4 km walk (roundtrip) but it is well worth it. It takes about 10 min to reach the waterfall. There is a hollowed out cave like depression which allows you to go behind the fall and the nice thing is you dont get soaked like you do at Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. There are sheep grazing the field at the trailhead and birds nesting in rock cliffs. Its very green at this fall. I do recommend hiking boots because the trail can get slippery. Relish it! Its beautiful! Plan 45 min or so.

Awesome waterfalls. One of our favorites in the South Coast region. Apparently this one is often skipped by bigger tours. So if you want more quieter behind the waterfalls experience, this is definitely a must visit destination! The walk/hike to the waterfalls is also beautiful, very easy too.

A nice alternative to Seljalandsfoss, you can go behind this waterfall safely even in winter. It is also somewhat quieter, only a handful of people were there with us. The falls themselves are a nice height and power, one of the many impressive falls of Iceland