Waterfall
Easy
Systrafoss
📍 South Iceland
📖 Description
Systrafoss is a graceful waterfall dropping from a high plateau into the lake Systravatn above the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Named after the nuns of a medieval convent that stood here, the falls have a quiet, almost reverent quality. The short walk up to Systravatn leads through an extraordinary landscape of lava formations and natural rock gardens.
🗺️ Location
📋 Information
Region
📍 South Iceland
Category
Waterfall
Difficulty
Easy
Best season
🗓 Summer (May–September)
Drive from Reykjavik
🚗 ~3 hours
Parking
🅿️ Park in Kirkjubæjarklaustur village and walk 15 minutes to the falls. Free.
Coordinates
63.5089, -18.2478