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Svinafell

South Coast, Iceland

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Svinafell

South Coast, Iceland

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Map of Svinafell

Svinafell is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9788°N, 16.8527°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Svinafell weather and conditions

At Svinafell in South Coast, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 01:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 01:45· 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 Svinafell

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

Photo: David Elliott from UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Svínafell — Svinafell — video poster — SvínafellThe TouristTV Channel

Wycieczka po Lodowcu za 600 zł !!! - Jak to Wygląda? *Camping pod Lodowcem Skaftafell ISLANDIA (842) — Svinafell — video poster — Wycieczka po Lodowcu za 600 zł !!! - Jak to Wygląda? *Camping pod Lodowcem Skaftafell ISLANDIA (842)KiKi Świat

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Can I wild camp near Svinafell 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 Svinafell in advance?

Svinafell 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 Svinafell open?

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

What facilities does Svinafell have?

Facility details for Svinafell 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.Nafnlausifoss

7.5 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Þjófafoss

7.7 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Hundafoss

7.7 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Magnúsarfoss

7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

37 km·~44 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

63 km·~75 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

85 km·~103 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs

86 km·~103 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell

50 m

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

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

50 m

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell

7 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception

7.2 km·~9 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

85 km·~102 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

123 km·~147 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

145 km·~174 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

62 km·~74 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

85 km·~103 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · David Elliott from UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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