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Fjallabak natural reserve

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Nature reserveSouth Coast

Fjallabak natural reserve

South Coast, Iceland4.5 haProtected land

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Fjallabak natural reserve is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9833°N, 19.1333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 23.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 54.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 138 km in a straight line
What else is close: 381 mapped places within 20 km

Fjallabak natural reserve weather and conditions

At Fjallabak natural reserve in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 08:45 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -6°C), mostly clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 13 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:25, sunset 20:01). 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 Fjallabak natural reserve

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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Fjallabak natural reserve — photo by The original uploader was Nojhan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 1.0

Photo: The original uploader was Nojhan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 1.0

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Can I visit Fjallabak natural reserve?

Fjallabak natural reserve is a protected nature reserve in South Coast. Most Icelandic reserves are open to the public on foot, but each has its own rules — some restrict off-trail walking, camping, dogs or drones, and bird reserves limit access during the spring nesting season. Check the on-site signage and the Environment Agency (Umhverfisstofnun) page before you go.

How do I get to Fjallabak natural reserve?

Fjallabak natural reserve is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland reserves often need a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

What are the rules inside Fjallabak natural reserve?

Stay on marked paths where they exist, take all litter out, keep clear of nesting birds, and never drive off-road — it is illegal everywhere in Iceland and scars fragile moss for decades. Follow any seasonal closures posted at the site.

Is Fjallabak natural reserve free to enter?

Yes. Iceland's nature reserves are free to access on foot. You only pay for your own transport, and occasionally for parking at the more-visited lowland reserves.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Rauðufossar

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Markarfljótsfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Tungnaárfellsfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#3.Brennisteinsalda

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannalaugar

3.7 km·~4 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#2.Höskuldsskáli

5.8 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Landmannahellir

8.8 km·~11 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#4.Álftavatn

15 km·~18 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

3.2 km·~4 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#2.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

15 km·~18 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#4.F223 Eldgjárvegur

18 km·~21 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

57 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

60 km·~72 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

60 km·~72 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

64 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

25 km·~30 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

55 km·~66 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

57 km·~69 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

60 km·~72 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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · The original uploader was Nojhan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 1.0
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