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Vondhöfuð

South Coast, Iceland463 m elevation
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Vondhöfuð

South Coast, Iceland463 m elevation

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Vondhöfuð rises to 463 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 270th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 10 km away.

Map of Vondhöfuð

Vondhöfuð is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5281°N, 18.9153°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
463 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 214 (Kerlingardalsvegur)
Off the main road
10.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vík í Mýrdal — 13 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
164 km in a straight line
What else is close
177 mapped places within 20 km

Vondhöfuð weather and conditions

At Vondhöfuð in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 18:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 37 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 18:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Vondhöfuð?
Vondhöfuð 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 Vondhöfuð 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 Vondhöfuð?
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 Vondhöfuð?
Vondhöfuð is 463 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Mælifell1 km
  2. 2Kerlingar1 km
  3. 3Svínatungur2 km
  4. 4Kambsheiði3 km
  5. 5Vatnsrásarhöfuð3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur
13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug
35 km·~41 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Strútslaug
39 km·~46 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Hot Spring Shower
40 km·~48 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þakgil
1.4 km·~2 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal
13 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss
30 km·~36 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#4.Þvergil
31 km·~38 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
13 km·~16 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör
52 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
68 km·~82 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
81 km·~97 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal
13 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
52 km·~63 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar
68 km·~81 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur
70 km·~84 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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