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Fimmvörðuháls

South Coast, IcelandSleeps 18From 12,200 ISK/night

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Mountain hutSouth Coast

Fimmvörðuháls

South Coast, IcelandSleeps 18From 12,200 ISK/night

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Fimmvörðuháls is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5500°N, 19.5167°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 29.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 136 km in a straight line
What else is close: 387 mapped places within 20 km

Fimmvörðuháls weather and conditions

At Fimmvörðuháls in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 11:15 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 37 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:37). 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 Fimmvörðuháls

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 book Fimmvörðuháls?

Fimmvörðuháls is booked through huts.is, the Icelandic Touring Association's booking system. Popular huts on the Laugavegur trail fill up months ahead for the summer — reserve early. Prices and availability change year to year.

What should I bring to Fimmvörðuháls?

Huts provide mattresses but not bedding, so bring a sleeping bag (a liner adds warmth). Pack your own food and a stove — most huts have a shared kitchen but no shop. Cash or a card for the warden, layers for cold nights, and a headtorch.

How do I get to Fimmvörðuháls?

Fimmvörðuháls is in South Coast. Highland huts often sit on an F-road that needs a 4×4 and only opens in summer, and some are reached on foot along a multi-day trail. Check live road conditions on this page and safetravel.is before you set out, and tell someone your route.

Is there a warden at Fimmvörðuháls?

Many Icelandic huts are staffed by a warden in the summer season — a good source on trail conditions and weather. Outside the staffed season huts may be unlocked but unserviced. Never rely on a hut being open or having space without a booking.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Rollutorfufoss

900 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Innri-Fellsfoss

950 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Skálabrekkufoss

1 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Kæfufoss

1.1 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

4.8 km·~6 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Hot Spring Shower

26 km·~31 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

29 km·~35 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær

40 km·~48 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

2.4 km·~3 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#2.Strákagil

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)

14 km·~17 min drive

The campsite in Básar is all around the cabin. It is possible to camp in flat areas and…

#4.Bjargaflöt

14 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F206 Lakavegur

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#2.F207 Lakagígavegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#3.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

15 km·~18 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

30 km·~36 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

39 km·~47 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

76 km·~91 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

39 km·~47 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

42 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

53 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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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