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Grænalón

South Coast, Iceland18 km² surface

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Grænalón

South Coast, Iceland18 km² surface

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Map of Grænalón

Grænalón is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1667°N, 17.3833°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 30.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 55.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 221 km in a straight line
What else is close: 40 mapped places within 20 km

Grænalón weather and conditions

At Grænalón in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:45· 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 Grænalón

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

Grænalón — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Grænalón?

Grænalón 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 Grænalón?

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 Grænalón before you cast.

Can I swim in Grænalón?

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

When is the best time to visit Grænalón?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Núpsárfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Hvítárfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Morsárfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#4.Svartifoss

25 km·~30 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

5.2 km·~6 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

53 km·~64 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

83 km·~99 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

83 km·~100 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception

26 km·~31 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Skaftafell

26 km·~31 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

33 km·~40 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#4.Svinafell

33 km·~40 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

53 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

105 km·~127 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

115 km·~138 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

142 km·~171 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

31 km·~37 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

48 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

52 km·~63 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

92 km·~111 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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