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accident of a Douglas DC-3 at Sólheimasandur

South Coast, IcelandHeritage site

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Off the main road: 3.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 18.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 148 km in a straight line
What else is close: 343 mapped places within 20 km

accident of a Douglas DC-3 at Sólheimasandur weather and conditions

At accident of a Douglas DC-3 at Sólheimasandur in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 11:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 34 m (sunrise 06:27, sunset 20:01). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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.

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accident of a Douglas DC-3 at Sólheimasandur — photo by Jared Erondu erondu · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Photo: Jared Erondu erondu · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

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accident of a Douglas DC-3 at Sólheimasandur is a historic site in South Coast. Most Icelandic heritage sites are open to the public, but some are unmarked ruins, active archaeological digs or sites on private farmland — stay off fragile stonework, follow any posted signage, and ask at the nearest farm if access looks unclear.

How do I get to accident of a Douglas DC-3 at Sólheimasandur?

accident of a Douglas DC-3 at Sólheimasandur is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some sites sit down gravel tracks or need a 4×4, and a few remote spots are summer-only. On any remote drive, tell someone your route and check safetravel.is.

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It varies. Some sites are reconstructed turf houses or small museums with staff and opening hours; others are bare foundations, a shipwreck or a marker with an information board. Check what the site actually is on this page before making a long detour.

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Most open-air ruins and markers are free to reach on foot. Reconstructed sites and museums may charge admission and keep seasonal hours, so check ahead before you plan the day around one.

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Hot Springs

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Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

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F-Roads

#1.F206 Lakavegur

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1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

19 km·~23 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

45 km·~54 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

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#4.Gvendarkjör

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4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

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N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

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ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

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#4.Hella

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Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

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Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

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The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jared Erondu erondu · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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