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Fljótsbotn

South Coast, Iceland

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Fljótsbotn

South Coast, Iceland

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Fljótsbotn is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6656°N, 18.2667°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 4.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 14.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 188 km in a straight line
What else is close: 98 mapped places within 20 km

Fljótsbotn weather and conditions

At Fljótsbotn in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 12:30 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 7°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 12:30· 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 Fljótsbotn

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 Fljótsbotn?

Fljótsbotn 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 Fljótsbotn?

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 Fljótsbotn before you cast.

Can I swim in Fljótsbotn?

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

When is the best time to visit Fljótsbotn?

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.Mögárfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Leirárfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðárfoss

15 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Systrafoss

17 km·~20 min drive

Systrafoss is a waterfall in Iceland, found at Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Skaftárhreppur in…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

17 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Strútslaug

41 km·~49 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

46 km·~55 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

52 km·~63 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Kirkjubær II

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#2.Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri

18 km·~21 min drive

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a village by highway no 1 with the population of 150 people. The…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Kleifar

18 km·~22 min drive

The camp site Kleifar is by the road to Geirland, about 2,5 km from the town…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

18 km·~21 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

46 km·~55 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

102 km·~123 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

107 km·~128 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

45 km·~54 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

76 km·~92 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

77 km·~93 min drive

Olís · 315.8 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 · 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