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Suðurflös

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandWest Iceland

Suðurflös

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Suðurflös is in West Iceland at 64.3064°N, 22.0983°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.9 km from Route 51
Nearest town: Akranes — 1.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 19 km in a straight line
What else is close: 283 mapped places within 20 km

Suðurflös weather and conditions

At Suðurflös in West Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 11°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 19:00· 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 Suðurflös

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Suðurflös?

Suðurflös is in West Iceland. 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 Suðurflös?

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 Suðurflös?

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 Suðurflös 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

1Vesturflös1 km
2Tangaey17 km
3Selkollur18 km
4Hvammsey27 km
5Hjörsey27 km

Waterfalls

#1.Kúafoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Gljúfurfoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Háifoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Lambafossar

6.1 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#2.Geothermal Goldfish Pond

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Kvika

17 km·~20 min drive

Free geothermal footbath on Seltjarnarnes. Dip feet, watch sunset.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Akranes

2.6 km·~3 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

16 km·~19 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Stóri – Lambhagi 4

16 km·~19 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#4.Reykjavík

21 km·~25 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

3.1 km·~4 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

18 km·~22 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Suðurgata Akranes

1000 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Skagabraut Akranes

2.1 km·~2 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Akranes

2.3 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Esjubraut Akranes

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Olís · 309.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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