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Þorlákshöfn

South Coast, Iceland
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Þorlákshöfn

South Coast, Iceland

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Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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South CoastReykjavíkWestNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Þorlákshöfn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
South Coast

Ice Cave & Waterfalls

Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.

Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
From
349.000 kr
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Daily conditions for your trip

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Photos & videos

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss
19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

Reykjafoss
#2.Djúpagilsfoss
22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Litli-Foss
34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Urriðafoss
35 km·~42 min drive

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

Urriðafoss
4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn
1 km·~1 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Árborg
15 km·~18 min drive

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Hverahild
17 km·~21 min drive

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus
17 km·~21 min drive

Wild hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Check conditions before going.

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.Ice Cave & Waterfalls
11 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.

from 24,990 krView tour →
#2.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#3.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

Frequently
asked
questions

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.

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