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Stranger Things Finale Drives Travel Surge to Iceland Waterfall Fans Say Is Háifoss

Creators say the finale’s waterfall was filmed in Iceland, with only a distant town added via VFX.

Overview

  • The Duffer Brothers told Entertainment Weekly the waterfall sequence was captured on location in Iceland, noting the rainbow was real and only a far-off town was digitally added.
  • Fans and multiple outlets have identified Háifoss as the likely site, though the production has not officially confirmed the exact waterfall.
  • Tripadvisor company Bókun reports sharp search growth linked to the scene, including 5,000% spikes for related terms and a 1,863% rise for “Haifoss.”
  • Háifoss is about 122 meters tall in the Þjórsárdalur Valley near Hekla, typically reached via a gravel road with a recommended 4x4 and a short hike from the parking area.
  • Travel guides and influencers describe the area as remote with limited facilities, advising easier access in summer months and careful planning for conditions.