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Fremri-Vatnafjöll

South Coast, Iceland901 m elevation

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Fremri-Vatnafjöll

South Coast, Iceland901 m elevation

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Fremri-Vatnafjöll rises to 901 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 81st highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 16 km away.

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Fremri-Vatnafjöll is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9012°N, 19.7077°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 901 m above sea level
Off the main road: 16.2 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 30.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 112 km in a straight line
What else is close: 101 mapped places within 20 km

Fremri-Vatnafjöll weather and conditions

At Fremri-Vatnafjöll in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Fremri-Vatnafjöll

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 Fremri-Vatnafjöll?

Fremri-Vatnafjöll 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 Fremri-Vatnafjöll 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 Fremri-Vatnafjöll?

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 Fremri-Vatnafjöll?

Fremri-Vatnafjöll is 901 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Mosfell2 km
2Endafell4 km
3Hellufjall4 km
4Lambafell5 km
5Göndull7 km

Waterfalls

#1.Markarfljótsfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Þjófafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

#3.Tröllkonuhlaup

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Rangárbotnar

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

17 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

28 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

29 km·~35 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

30 km·~37 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Rjúpnavellir

16 km·~19 min drive

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

#2.Leirubakki

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#3.Þórsmörk - Slyppugil

21 km·~25 min drive

The camp site in Slyppugil in Thorsmörk is located in a quiet are in Thorsmörk. The…

#4.Emstrur

22 km·~27 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F333 Haukadalsvegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Starts at Geysir

#2.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

17 km·~20 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#3.F225 Landmannaleið

17 km·~20 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

#4.F223 Eldgjárvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

31 km·~37 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

35 km·~42 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

39 km·~47 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

58 km·~70 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

31 km·~37 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

34 km·~41 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

39 km·~47 min drive

Olís · 315.8 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