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Skælingar

South Coast, Iceland

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CampsiteSouth Coast

Skælingar

South Coast, Iceland

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Map of Skælingar

Skælingar is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9806°N, 18.5223°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Skælingar weather and conditions

At Skælingar in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

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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 Skælingar

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

Skælingar — Skælingar — video poster — SkælingarGuðjón Örn Björnsson

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Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Skælingar 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 Skælingar in advance?

Skælingar 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 Skælingar open?

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

What facilities does Skælingar have?

Facility details for Skælingar 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

1Hólaskjól9 km
2Blágil23 km
3Strútslaug24 km
4Strútur27 km
5Kleifar30 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

5 km·~6 min drive

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

#2.Silfurfoss

9.2 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fagrifoss

18 km·~22 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

#4.Axlafoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

24 km·~28 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

26 km·~32 min drive

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

#4.Brennisteinsalda

26 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skælingar

50 m

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

#2.Hólaskjól

9 km·~11 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#3.Blágil

23 km·~28 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#4.Strútslaug

24 km·~28 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F235 Langisjór

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

#2.F229 Jökulheimaleið

12 km·~14 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

17 km·~20 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

31 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

67 km·~80 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

89 km·~107 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

93 km·~112 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

31 km·~38 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

44 km·~53 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

67 km·~80 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes

79 km·~95 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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