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Árnes

South Coast, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandSouth Coast

Árnes

South Coast, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Map of Árnes

Árnes is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0086°N, 20.3167°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 3 km from Route 32
Nearest town: Árnes — 4.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 81 km in a straight line
What else is close: 65 mapped places within 20 km

Árnes weather and conditions

At Árnes in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 10:15 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 8°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 10:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Árnes

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: Þjórsárstofa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Árnes?

Árnes is in South Coast. Most Icelandic islands are reached only by boat — a scheduled ferry where one exists, otherwise a private or chartered vessel. Crossings depend on the weather and are cancelled in rough seas, so check the marine forecast and never assume you can leave on schedule.

Can I visit Árnes?

It depends on access and protection status. Some Icelandic islands are open by ferry or summer boat tour; many are uninhabited seabird colonies where landing is restricted during the nesting season. Where visits are allowed, go with a licensed operator and keep your distance from nesting birds.

When is the best time to visit Árnes?

Summer (June to August) is when ferries and boat tours run their full schedules, seas are calmer and seabird colonies are active. Many operators do not run in winter, so plan an island visit for the warmer months and book ahead in peak season.

Is Árnes inhabited?

Most of Iceland's islands are uninhabited, with no facilities, shelter or scheduled transport — Heimaey in the Westman Islands is the notable exception. Treat any small island as a place with no services: bring supplies, tell someone your plan and allow flexibility for the weather.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Hagaey12 km
2Tunguey17 km
3Faxasker61 km
4Elliðaey61 km
5Örn62 km

Waterfalls

#1.Hestafoss

1000 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Búðafoss

2.3 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Krókadælarflúð

3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Árnesflúðir

4.7 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

5 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Brúarpotturinn

9.6 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

11 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Árnesi

4.8 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Árnes

4.9 km·~6 min drive

The camp site in Árnes is in a beautiful landscape close to the river Kálfá. It is a…

#3.Álfaskeið

10 km·~12 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti

10 km·~12 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

16 km·~19 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

14 km·~16 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

29 km·~35 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

31 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

4.9 km·~6 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir

14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

20 km·~24 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

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Þjórsárstofa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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