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Svínafellsfjara

South Coast, Iceland

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Svínafellsfjara

South Coast, Iceland

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Svínafellsfjara is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7819°N, 17.0181°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 19.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 51.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 244 km in a straight line
What else is close: 3 mapped places within 20 km

Svínafellsfjara weather and conditions

At Svínafellsfjara in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:28). 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 Svínafellsfjara

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 Svínafellsfjara?

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

Svínafellsfjara 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 Svínafellsfjara?

Svínafellsfjara 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 Svínafellsfjara cost anything to visit?

Svínafellsfjara 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.Grófarlækjarfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Sionyfoss

24 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Nafnlausifoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Þjófafoss

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

48 km·~58 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

51 km·~61 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

95 km·~114 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

102 km·~122 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell

23 km·~28 min drive

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

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

23 km·~28 min drive

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

#3.Campsite Reception

26 km·~31 min drive

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

#4.Skaftafell

26 km·~31 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

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

102 km·~123 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

106 km·~127 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

164 km·~197 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri

21 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

50 km·~60 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

103 km·~123 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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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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