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Álfaskeið

South Coast, Iceland

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Álfaskeið

South Coast, Iceland

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Álfaskeið is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0860°N, 20.4233°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Álfaskeið weather and conditions

At Álfaskeið in South Coast, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 12°C, clear, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 17:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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South Coast Reykjavík West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Álfaskeið

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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Can I wild camp near Álfaskeið instead?

No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.

Do I need to book Álfaskeið in advance?

Álfaskeið is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.

When is Álfaskeið open?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Álfaskeið for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

What facilities does Álfaskeið have?

Facility details for Álfaskeið aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Krókadælarflúð

6.9 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Árnesflúðir

7.2 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hestafoss

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Búðafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur

4.8 km·~6 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Brúarpotturinn

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Álfaskeið

50 m

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

#2.Flúðir

7.3 km·~9 min drive

The town Flúðir has been a popular destination for icelandic tourists as well as foreign…

#3.Tjaldmiðstöðin Flúðum

7.4 km·~9 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

7.1 km·~9 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

7.1 km·~8 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

21 km·~25 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

31 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Flúðir

7.1 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

9.7 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll

10 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Minni Borg

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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.

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