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Álftavatn

South Coast, Iceland

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Álftavatn

South Coast, Iceland

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Map of Álftavatn

Álftavatn is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8547°N, 19.2467°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road F210 (Fjbak s. vesturhl)
Off the main road: 34.9 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 49.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 135 km in a straight line
What else is close: 398 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Álftavatn weather and conditions

At Álftavatn in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), partly cloudy, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:37). 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 Álftavatn

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

Álftavatn — photo by Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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How do I get to Álftavatn?

Álftavatn is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I fish at Álftavatn?

Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Álftavatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Álftavatn?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Álftavatn before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Álftavatn?

Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

4.9 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Bláfjallakvísl

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

12 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Hot Spring Shower

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Strútslaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

18 km·~21 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Álftavatn

900 m

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

#2.Hvanngil

3.3 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Höskuldsskáli

9.5 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Emstrur

12 km·~14 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F223 Eldgjárvegur

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#2.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

5 km·~6 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#3.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

7.4 km·~9 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#4.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

17 km·~20 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

50 km·~60 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

57 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

61 km·~73 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

38 km·~46 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

53 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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 · Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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