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South Coast, Iceland

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Bláfjöll

South Coast, Iceland

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Bláfjöll is a mapped mountain peak on Iceland's South Coast. Nearest road is Route 1, 35 km away. Closest town is Vík í Mýrdal, 43 km away.

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Bláfjöll is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8031°N, 19.1599°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 35.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 43.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 141 km in a straight line
What else is close: 245 mapped places within 20 km

Bláfjöll weather and conditions

At Bláfjöll in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 10:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 10:15· 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 Bláfjöll

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 Bláfjöll?

Bláfjöll 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 Bláfjöll 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 Bláfjöll?

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 Bláfjöll?

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

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Bláfjallakvísl

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Markarfljótsfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Axlafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

13 km·~16 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Hot Spring Shower

16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

21 km·~26 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hvanngil

3.9 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Álftavatn

6.9 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Strútur á Mælifellssandi

9.9 km·~12 min drive

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

#4.Strútur

9.9 km·~12 min drive

The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#2.F223 Eldgjárvegur

10 km·~12 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

12 km·~14 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F232 Öldufellsleið

13 km·~15 min drive

The waterfall crossing road

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

44 km·~52 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

67 km·~81 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

44 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

44 km·~53 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

53 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

55 km·~66 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