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Vörðufell

South Coast, Iceland391 m elevation
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Vörðufell

South Coast, Iceland391 m elevation

Map of Vörðufell

Vörðufell is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0784°N, 20.5392°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
391 m above sea level
Off the main road
2.1 km from Route 31
Nearest town
Laugarás — 4.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
69 km in a straight line
What else is close
137 mapped places within 20 km

Vörðufell weather and conditions

At Vörðufell in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Vörðufell?
Vörðufell 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 Vörðufell 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 Vörðufell?
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 Vörðufell?
Vörðufell is 391 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Mosfell7 km
  2. 2Hestfjall9 km
  3. 3Þrándur10 km
  4. 4Miðfell11 km
  5. 5Alda13 km

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
5.3 km·~6 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur
5.6 km·~7 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur
6.3 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Álfaskeið
5.7 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti
6.3 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Borg
11 km·~13 min drive

The campground at Borg is very well located, with a swimming pool and a playground within…

#4.Borg í Grimsnesi
11 km·~14 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
12 km·~15 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
18 km·~22 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara
26 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
26 km·~32 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Minni Borg
11 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll
12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir
12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes
15 km·~18 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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