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Hvítárgljúfur

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Hvítárgljúfur

South Coast, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Hvítárgljúfur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0678°N, 17.4942°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 30.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 43.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 216 km in a straight line
What else is close: 51 mapped places within 20 km

Hvítárgljúfur weather and conditions

At Hvítárgljúfur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Hvítárgljúfur

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: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Hvítárgljúfur?

Hvítárgljúfur is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Hvítárgljúfur safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Hvítárgljúfur?

No — Hvítárgljúfur can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Hvítárgljúfur?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hvítárfoss

550 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

1.2 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hundafoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Magnúsarfoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

10 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

41 km·~50 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

74 km·~89 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

76 km·~92 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception

26 km·~31 min drive

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

#2.Skaftafell

26 km·~31 min drive

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

#3.Blágil

30 km·~36 min drive

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

#4.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

33 km·~39 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

103 km·~124 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

112 km·~135 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

137 km·~165 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

30 km·~36 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

40 km·~48 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

46 km·~56 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

88 km·~106 min drive

Olís · 315.8 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

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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