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Álftavatn

South Coast, Iceland

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Álftavatn

South Coast, Iceland

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Álftavatn is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8568°N, 19.2293°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Álftavatn weather and conditions

At Álftavatn in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), light drizzle, wind 1 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 00:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.

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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 Álftavatn

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

Photos & videos

Álftavatn — photo by Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Álftavatn Lake Campsite — Álftavatn — video poster — Álftavatn Lake Campsitevanjay1230

Best Iceland's Trek: Laugavegur Trail to Alftavatn Lake | Cinematic 4K — Álftavatn — video poster — Best Iceland's Trek: Laugavegur Trail to Alftavatn Lake | Cinematic 4KAnton Kustov

Laugavegur trail - Day 4 - Iceland | Emstrur – Álftavatn 🌋 — Álftavatn — video poster — Laugavegur trail - Day 4 - Iceland | Emstrur – Álftavatn 🌋Thom de Vries

Iceland hike Alftavatn - Emstrur — Álftavatn — video poster — Iceland hike Alftavatn - EmstrurAlly's World

Laugavegur Hike Day 2 Wet and windy Hrafntinnusker to Álftavatn Iceland — Álftavatn — video poster — Laugavegur Hike Day 2 Wet and windy Hrafntinnusker to Álftavatn IcelandJeromet Ryan

Laugavegur trail - Day 5 - Iceland | Álftavatn – Hrafntinnusker 🌋 — Álftavatn — video poster — Laugavegur trail - Day 5 - Iceland | Álftavatn – Hrafntinnusker 🌋Thom de Vries

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Can I wild camp near Álftavatn 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 Álftavatn in advance?

Álftavatn 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 Álftavatn open?

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

What facilities does Álftavatn have?

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

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

4.6 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Bláfjallakvísl

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Strútslaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Hot Spring Shower

15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

17 km·~20 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Álftavatn

50 m

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

#2.Hvanngil

3 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Höskuldsskáli

9 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Emstrur

12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#2.F223 Eldgjárvegur

5.2 km·~6 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#3.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#4.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

16 km·~19 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

50 km·~60 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

57 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

61 km·~74 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

38 km·~46 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

51 km·~61 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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