Fagrifoss
 Fagrifoss is a distinctive waterfall on the way to Laki (or Lakagígur) along a very rough and rugged 4wd road. There are at least two river crossings (one pretty long) plus a section along a rocky stream bed so 2wd vehicles don't have a prayer. Fortunately, there are day tours to Laki from Kirkjubæjarklaustur which includes a stop to this beautiful rivuleted waterfall. The best view is actually along the walk to the overlooking outcrop. From the outcrop itself, the bottom of the falls is obstructed (unless you want to get dangerously close to the cliff's edge). From Kirkjubæjarklaustur, head southwest on the Ring Road for about 6km until there's a well-signed turnoff for Laki on your right. From there, follow the signs and the road to Lakagígur for another 18km where you'll find the spur road and car park for the falls just beyond the long river crossing not far above the falls itself. By the way, Laki is known for having one of the largest recorded eruptions in recorded history. Its eruption back in the 18th century resulted in mass deaths of livestock. The consequent famine that ensued almost wiped out a third of the Icelandic population. It's even said that this eruption might have caused agricultural hardships in Europe - namely the one that might have sparked the French Revolution. Tell us about your experience with this waterfall. [Back to top] [Go to previous waterfall: Öfærufoss] [Go to next waterfall: Dynkur] [Go to the The Interior Waterfalls Page] [Go to the Iceland Page] [Return from Fagrifoss to the World of Waterfalls Home Page]
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