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Þorlákshöfn

South Coast, Iceland

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Þorlákshöfn

South Coast, Iceland

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Þorlákshöfn is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8512°N, 21.3608°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 38 (Eyrarbakkavegur – Þorl.höfn)
Off the main road: 2 km from Route 38
Nearest town: Þorlákshöfn — 0.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 43 km in a straight line
What else is close: 91 mapped places within 20 km

Þorlákshöfn weather and conditions

At Þorlákshöfn in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 05:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 2°C), mostly clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 35 m (sunrise 06:35, sunset 20:10). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Þorlákshöfn

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

Photo: Quintin Soloviev · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Can you go inside Þorlákshöfn?

Þorlákshöfn is a working navigation aid, so the tower is usually closed to the public. Treat the door as locked unless there is a sign or posted opening hours — the reward is the headland and the view, not the interior.

How do I get to Þorlákshöfn?

Þorlákshöfn is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — remote coastal lighthouses often sit at the end of rough gravel tracks, and exposed headlands can be very windy.

Is Þorlákshöfn worth visiting?

It depends on what you want. Lighthouses in Iceland are usually about the setting — the cliffs, the birds, the exposed coast — rather than the building itself. If you are already passing through South Coast, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.

When is the best time to visit Þorlákshöfn?

Summer gives the clearest access roads and the seabird season on nearby cliffs; clear winter nights can be good for northern lights on this dark coast. Either way, check road conditions and dress for strong wind before you go.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Djúpagilsfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Litli-Foss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Urriðafoss

35 km·~42 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn

1 km·~1 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Árborg

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hverahild

17 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Þorlákshafnar

950 m

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

#2.Þorlákshöfn

950 m

The camp site in the town Þorlákshöfn is located center of town, close to the sports area…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Eyrarbakka

9.7 km·~12 min drive

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

#4.Eyrarbakki

9.8 km·~12 min drive

The camp site is to the west of the village, to the west of the bridge Hafnarbrú. It is…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

18 km·~22 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

19 km·~23 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

21 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Þorlákshöfn

900 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Eyrarbakki

10 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Stokkseyri

15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hveragerði

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Quintin Soloviev · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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