Fagrifoss

Southeast Iceland


Fagrifoss (Beautiful Falls) is not a misnomer: this waterfall must be one of Iceland’s most bewitching, with rivulets of water pouring over a massive black rock. You’ll come to the turn-off on the way to Laki, about 24km along Rte F206. Tours to Lakagígar invariably stop here.


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