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Flói Nature Reserve

South Coast, IcelandProtected land
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Flói Nature Reserve

South Coast, IcelandProtected land

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The Flói Nature Reserve is a bird and nature reserve located near Árborg municipality in the Southern Region of Iceland. It includes a stretch of the east shore of the Ölfusá River.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Can I visit Flói Nature Reserve?
Flói Nature 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 Flói Nature Reserve?
Flói Nature 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 Flói Nature 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 Flói Nature 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.

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