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Hvanngil

South Coast, Iceland

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Hvanngil

South Coast, Iceland

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Hvanngil is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8316°N, 19.2053°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hvanngil weather and conditions

At Hvanngil in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 06:45· 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 Hvanngil

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

Solo Hiking The Laugavegur | Day Three - Hvanngil to Porsmork — Hvanngil — video poster — Solo Hiking The Laugavegur | Day Three - Hvanngil to PorsmorkAbbie Barnes | Spend More Time In The WILD

Solo Hiking The Laugavegur | Day Two - Hrafntinnusker to Hvanngil — Hvanngil — video poster — Solo Hiking The Laugavegur | Day Two - Hrafntinnusker to HvanngilAbbie Barnes | Spend More Time In The WILD

Emstrur - Hvanngil - Álftavatn — Hvanngil — video poster — Emstrur - Hvanngil - Álftavatnoddur77

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Can I wild camp near Hvanngil 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 Hvanngil in advance?

Hvanngil 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 Hvanngil open?

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

What facilities does Hvanngil have?

Facility details for Hvanngil 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.Ljósafoss

7.5 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Bláfjallakvísl

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Axlafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

14 km·~16 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Hot Spring Shower

15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

19 km·~23 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hvanngil

50 m

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

#2.Álftavatn

3 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Emstrur

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Strútur á Mælifellssandi

11 km·~14 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F223 Eldgjárvegur

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#2.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

7.9 km·~9 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F232 Öldufellsleið

17 km·~20 min drive

The waterfall crossing road

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

47 km·~57 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

57 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

59 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

64 km·~77 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

41 km·~49 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

47 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

51 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

56 km·~67 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

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