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South Coast, Iceland

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Skaftafellsfjara

South Coast, Iceland

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Skaftafellsfjara is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7856°N, 17.1944°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 25.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 42.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 235 km in a straight line
What else is close: 5 mapped places within 20 km

Skaftafellsfjara weather and conditions

At Skaftafellsfjara in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Skaftafellsfjara

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Is it safe to swim at Skaftafellsfjara?

No. Like most Icelandic beaches, the water at Skaftafellsfjara sits near 10 °C and exposed coasts here carry strong currents and sneaker waves. Treat it as a look-only beach — stay well back from the surf and never turn your back on the ocean.

How do I get to Skaftafellsfjara?

Skaftafellsfjara is on the coast in South Coast. Check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive — winter storms and wind can make coastal roads and the beach itself hazardous.

What is the sand like at Skaftafellsfjara?

Skaftafellsfjara is a beach in South Coast. Sand type varies along Iceland’s coast; most beaches are black volcanic basalt, with a few red or golden exceptions in the Westfjords.

Does Skaftafellsfjara cost anything to visit?

Skaftafellsfjara is free and open year-round. Some Icelandic beaches have paid parking — check locally. Conditions change with weather and tides, so plan around the forecast.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Nafnlausifoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Þjófafoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Hundafoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Magnúsarfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

42 km·~51 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Guðlaug

44 km·~53 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#3.Strútslaug

86 km·~104 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

93 km·~112 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell

27 km·~33 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

27 km·~33 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Campsite Reception

28 km·~33 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#4.Skaftafell

28 km·~33 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

42 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

98 km·~118 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

110 km·~132 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

157 km·~188 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

41 km·~50 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

98 km·~117 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community