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Hálsasker

South Coast, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandSouth Coast

Hálsasker

South Coast, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Hálsasker is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1672°N, 15.6983°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 16.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Höfn — 25.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 303 km in a straight line
What else is close: 30 mapped places within 20 km

Hálsasker weather and conditions

At Hálsasker in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), light drizzle, wind 4 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:24). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Hálsasker

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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How do I get to Hálsasker?

Hálsasker 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 Hálsasker?

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 Hálsasker?

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 Hálsasker 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

1Hagaey214 km
2Árnes225 km
3Tunguey230 km
4Elliðaey233 km
5Bjarnarey234 km

Waterfalls

#1.Bólstaðafoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Fellsfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Draugagilsfoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Bergárfoss

31 km·~38 min drive

Bergárfoss (Q27008747 in Wikidata) is an eastern-Iceland waterfall recorded in…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

32 km·~38 min drive

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

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

82 km·~98 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Haukafell

22 km·~26 min drive

Haukafell is a remote camping site in the southeast of Iceland. This area is a hidden gem…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

26 km·~31 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið er við innkeyrsluna inn í bæinn. Margar flatir og pallar. Rúmgott með miklu…

#3.Myllulækur

29 km·~35 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

#4.Vestrahorn

35 km·~42 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

25 km·~30 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

87 km·~104 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið

107 km·~128 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

119 km·~143 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Höfn

26 km·~31 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Nesjar

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

56 km·~67 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes

61 km·~74 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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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