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South Coast, Iceland187 m elevation

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Alda

South Coast, Iceland187 m elevation

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Alda is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1407°N, 20.7557°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 187 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 37 (Svínav-Laugarvatn)
Off the main road: 2 km from Route 37
Nearest town: Sólheimar — 9.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 58 km in a straight line
What else is close: 157 mapped places within 20 km

Alda weather and conditions

At Alda in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Alda

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 Alda?

Alda 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 Alda 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 Alda?

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 Alda?

Alda is 187 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hlauptungufoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Midfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Brúarfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Árnesflúðir

21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

7.4 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

10 km·~12 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur

14 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Borg í Grimsnesi

7.2 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Borg

7.2 km·~9 min drive

The campground at Borg is very well located, with a swimming pool and a playground within…

#3.Laugarvatn

9.1 km·~11 min drive

The camp site at Laugarvatn is a large camp site with a lot of activities close by as…

#4.Hraunborgir Grímsnesi

12 km·~15 min drive

The lava village is an hidden treasure located close to the golden circle. Good camping…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

10 km·~12 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

21 km·~25 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

25 km·~30 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

25 km·~30 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Minni Borg

7.3 km·~9 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarvatn

8.6 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

21 km·~25 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

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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