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Sólheimafjara

South Coast, Iceland

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BeachSouth Coast

Sólheimafjara

South Coast, Iceland

About

A beach in South Coast. Where Iceland's dramatic coastline meets the North Atlantic.

The contrast of dark sand against white foam is stark and beautiful. Very Icelandic.

Black sand gets hot in summer sun and very cold in winter. Be mindful of what you wear on your feet.

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Sólheimafjara is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4519°N, 19.3478°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 17.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 149 km in a straight line
What else is close: 341 mapped places within 20 km

Sólheimafjara weather and conditions

At Sólheimafjara in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 36 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Sólheimafjara

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 Sólheimafjara?

No. Like most Icelandic beaches, the water at Sólheimafjara 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 Sólheimafjara?

Sólheimafjara 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 Sólheimafjara?

Sólheimafjara 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 Sólheimafjara cost anything to visit?

Sólheimafjara 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.Kvernufoss

11 km·~13 min drive

Skógafoss's secret neighbor. Just a 15-minute walk from the famous falls, but most…

#2.Selfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Selvaðsfoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Hestavaðsfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

17 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

18 km·~22 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Hot Spring Shower

37 km·~45 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær

47 km·~56 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#3.Þakgil

24 km·~29 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#4.Strákagil

26 km·~31 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F206 Lakavegur

20 km·~23 min drive

Road to Laki craters

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

18 km·~21 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

46 km·~55 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

67 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

74 km·~89 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

46 km·~55 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

55 km·~66 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

67 km·~80 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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