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Rjúpnavellir

South Coast, Iceland

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Rjúpnavellir

South Coast, Iceland

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Rjúpnavellir is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0348°N, 19.8348°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Rjúpnavellir weather and conditions

At Rjúpnavellir in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 7°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Rjúpnavellir

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

2014 Iceland with children - Trekking from Rjupnavellir to Skogarfoss through Landmannalaugar — Rjúpnavellir — video poster — 2014 Iceland with children - Trekking from Rjupnavellir to Skogarfoss through LandmannalaugarOz Family Adventures

Iceland 2016-08: Trekking Hellismannaleid — Rjúpnavellir — video poster — Iceland 2016-08: Trekking HellismannaleidFilip H.A. Claeys

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Can I wild camp near Rjúpnavellir 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 Rjúpnavellir in advance?

Rjúpnavellir 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 Rjúpnavellir open?

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

What facilities does Rjúpnavellir have?

Facility details for Rjúpnavellir 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

1Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga10 km
2Sandártunga10 km
3Leirubakki10 km
4Áfangagil15 km
5Árnes20 km

Waterfalls

#1.Þjófafoss

2.9 km·~3 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

#2.Tröllkonuhlaup

4.9 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rangárbotnar

5.9 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Hjálparfoss

9 km·~11 min drive

Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Brúarpotturinn

23 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Hrunalaug

23 km·~28 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Rjúpnavellir

50 m

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

9.5 km·~11 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#3.Sandártunga

9.7 km·~12 min drive

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

#4.Leirubakki

9.8 km·~12 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

6 km·~7 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#2.F333 Haukadalsvegur

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Starts at Geysir

#3.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

10 km·~13 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#4.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

26 km·~31 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

35 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

37 km·~45 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

48 km·~58 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

32 km·~39 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

34 km·~41 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

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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