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Fjallgarður

South Coast, Iceland244 m elevation
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Fjallgarður

South Coast, Iceland244 m elevation

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Fjallgarður rises to 244 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 325th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 9.7 km away.

Map of Fjallgarður

Fjallgarður is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7579°N, 20.0351°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
244 m above sea level
Off the main road
9.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 9.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
103 km in a straight line
What else is close
111 mapped places within 20 km

Fjallgarður weather and conditions

At Fjallgarður in South Coast, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 19:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Fjallgarður?
Fjallgarður 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 Fjallgarður 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 Fjallgarður?
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 Fjallgarður?
Fjallgarður is 244 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Bæjarhaus3 km
  2. 2Sléttafell3 km
  3. 3Helgafell4 km
  4. 4Vatnsdalsfjall4 km
  5. 5Þríhyrningur5 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
9.6 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
20 km·~24 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hot Spring Shower
27 km·~33 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Langbrók
2.9 km·~3 min drive

Small campside with a cosy cafe and a great view to Eyjafjallajökull.

#2.Tjaldstæðið Langbrók
2.9 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð
3.7 km·~4 min drive

The camp site at Hellishólar is a great camp site located in Fljótshlíð, south Iceland.…

#4.Fljótshlíð
4 km·~5 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
9.8 km·~12 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
37 km·~44 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
44 km·~53 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur
9.8 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella
19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót
27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes
33 km·~40 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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