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South Coast, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandSouth Coast

Heimaey

South Coast, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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A point of interest in South Coast.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Heimaey

Heimaey is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4167°N, 20.2833°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 25.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vestmannaeyjabær — 2.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 115 km in a straight line
What else is close: 71 mapped places within 20 km

Heimaey weather and conditions

At Heimaey in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:00 (Iceland time): 7°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 36 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:40). 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.

Tours near Heimaey

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

Heimaey — photo by Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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How do I get to Heimaey?

Heimaey 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 Heimaey?

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 Heimaey?

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 Heimaey 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

1Stóristakkur1 km
2Hæna3 km
3Grasleysa4 km
4Hani4 km
5Hrauney4 km

Waterfalls

#1.Drífandi

26 km·~31 min drive

70-meter drop. South Coast waterfall waiting to be discovered. The classics are great,…

#2.Seljalandsfoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…

#3.Gljúfrabúi

27 km·~32 min drive

The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…

#4.Írárfoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

37 km·~45 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

38 km·~45 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

47 km·~56 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsheimilið

2.4 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði Vestmannaeyja

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.

#3.Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar

2.9 km·~3 min drive

The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…

#4.Hamragarðar

27 km·~32 min drive

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

2.9 km·~3 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

2.9 km·~4 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

47 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

67 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

46 km·~56 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót

53 km·~63 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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