The Faxi (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈfaksɪ] , or Vatnsleysufoss [ˈvasːˌleiːsʏˌfɔsː]) waterfall is located on the Golden Circle, a popular tourist trail east of Reykjavik. The waterfall is located on the Tungufljót river.
Faxi, or Vatnsleysufoss | |
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Location | South of Iceland |
Number of drops | 1 |
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Faxi can be found around twelve kilometres from Geysir and Gullfoss, and eight kilometres from Skalholt, away from the main road on a gravel track which includes a picnic area and a small car park.
The waterfall is full of salmon and is a popular spot for fishing, and very close to the waterfall is a restaurant called Við Faxa.
Kayaking in the waterfall is forbidden.
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64°13′32″N 20°20′17″W / 64.2256°N 20.3381°W