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Ærfjallshöfuð

South Coast, Iceland

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Ærfjallshöfuð

South Coast, Iceland

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Ærfjallshöfuð is a mapped mountain peak on Iceland's South Coast. Nearest road is Route 1, 6.8 km away. Closest town is Höfn, 68 km away.

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Ærfjallshöfuð is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0215°N, 16.5139°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Höfn — 67.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 264 km in a straight line
What else is close: 117 mapped places within 20 km

Ærfjallshöfuð weather and conditions

At Ærfjallshöfuð in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:27). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Ærfjallshöfuð

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 get to Ærfjallshöfuð?

Ærfjallshöfuð is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I hike Ærfjallshöfuð without a guide?

It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.

When is the best time to hike Ærfjallshöfuð?

June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.

How tall is Ærfjallshöfuð?

Elevation for Ærfjallshöfuð is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Múlafoss

3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Hangandifoss

4.2 km·~5 min drive

The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…

#3.Stigafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Sionyfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

50 km·~60 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

68 km·~82 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

70 km·~84 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs

70 km·~84 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

17 km·~21 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell

22 km·~27 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception

22 km·~27 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

68 km·~82 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

79 km·~95 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

128 km·~154 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

140 km·~167 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn

68 km·~82 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar

70 km·~84 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

Data & sources

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

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