Drone: Bláfjallafoss waterfall

By François · updated in June 202506/2025My rating

The place at a glance

Type: Drone spot
Popularity: Low
Region: Highlands
Location: 63.75949, -18.84129

About the place

Discover Bláfjallafoss, a modest 5-meter-high waterfall, yet one of Iceland's most emblematic. Located along the F232 road, this waterfall offers a unique experience as you pass literally just a few meters from its edge. If you've ever seen a photo of a car braving an Icelandic river over a waterfall, chances are it happened right here. However, it's important to note that this view can only be captured with a drone, as there is no relief in front of the waterfall.

Practical information

Regulations

Before any flight, check the drone regulations in Iceland (no-fly zones, national parks, maximum height) on island.is.

Access

Accessible via the F232 road, only in summer, a 4WD is required. The only tricky part of this road is fording the Bláfjallakvisl river, which gives rise to the waterfalls. This is a medium-sized river.

Click here for more details on driving in the Highlands.