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Strútur á Mælifellssandi

South Coast, Iceland

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Strútur á Mælifellssandi

South Coast, Iceland

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Strútur á Mælifellssandi is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8387°N, 18.9758°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Strútur á Mælifellssandi weather and conditions

At Strútur á Mælifellssandi in South Coast, conditions as of 26 August 2026, 23:15 (Iceland time): 7°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:36). 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

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 Strútur á Mælifellssandi

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 Strútur á Mælifellssandi 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 Strútur á Mælifellssandi in advance?

Strútur á Mælifellssandi 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 Strútur á Mælifellssandi open?

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

What facilities does Strútur á Mælifellssandi have?

Facility details for Strútur á Mælifellssandi 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.Axlafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Bláfjallakvísl

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Ljósafoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Hólmsárfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

15 km·~18 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Brennisteinsalda

18 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Strútur á Mælifellssandi

50 m

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

#2.Strútur

50 m

The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.

#3.Strútslaug

4.4 km·~5 min drive

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

#4.Hvanngil

11 km·~14 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F233 Álftavatnskrókur

11 km·~13 min drive

Álftavatnskrókur

#2.F232 Öldufellsleið

12 km·~14 min drive

The waterfall crossing road

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

17 km·~20 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

47 km·~56 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

70 km·~84 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

73 km·~88 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

43 km·~51 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

47 km·~56 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

63 km·~75 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