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Borgarhafnarfjall

South Coast, Iceland381 m elevation

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Borgarhafnarfjall

South Coast, Iceland381 m elevation

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Borgarhafnarfjall rises to 381 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 287th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 18 km away.

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Borgarhafnarfjall is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1909°N, 15.7788°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 381 m above sea level
Off the main road: 17.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Höfn — 28 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 299 km in a straight line
What else is close: 39 mapped places within 20 km

Borgarhafnarfjall weather and conditions

At Borgarhafnarfjall in South Coast, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:24). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 07:15· 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

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 Borgarhafnarfjall

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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 Borgarhafnarfjall?

Borgarhafnarfjall 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 Borgarhafnarfjall 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 Borgarhafnarfjall?

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 Borgarhafnarfjall?

Borgarhafnarfjall is 381 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Bólstaðafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Fellsfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Draugagilsfoss

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Bergárfoss

34 km·~41 min drive

Bergárfoss (Q27008747 in Wikidata) is an eastern-Iceland waterfall recorded in…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

28 km·~34 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

31 km·~37 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

32 km·~38 min drive

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

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

80 km·~96 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Haukafell

22 km·~26 min drive

Haukafell is a remote camping site in the southeast of Iceland. This area is a hidden gem…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

29 km·~35 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið er við innkeyrsluna inn í bæinn. Margar flatir og pallar. Rúmgott með miklu…

#3.Myllulækur

31 km·~37 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

#4.Vestrahorn

39 km·~46 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

28 km·~34 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

88 km·~106 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið

108 km·~130 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

119 km·~143 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Höfn

28 km·~34 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Nesjar

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes

59 km·~70 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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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