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Markarfljót

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Markarfljót is a river in the south of Iceland. It is approximately 100 km (62 mi) long and has had in pre-history jökulhlaups which would be potentially catastrophic, if a similar sized one was to happen in the future.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Markarfljót

Markarfljót is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5389°N, 20.0222°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
6.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vestmannaeyjabær — 16.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
116 km in a straight line
What else is close
121 mapped places within 20 km

Markarfljót weather and conditions

At Markarfljót in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 10:15 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 3°C), light drizzle, wind 9 m/s gusting to 12 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 34 m (sunrise 06:30, sunset 20:04). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Where is Markarfljót?
Markarfljót is a river in South Coast, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.
Can you fish in Markarfljót?
Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.
Is Markarfljót safe to cross?
If Markarfljót is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.
When does Markarfljót run highest?
Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Seljalandsá9 km
  2. 2Írá11 km
  3. 3Þverá23 km
  4. 4Skógá23 km
  5. 5Krossá26 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær
17 km·~21 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug
21 km·~25 min drive

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

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

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
38 km·~46 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hamragarðar
9.3 km·~11 min drive

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…

#2.Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar
17 km·~21 min drive

The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…

#3.Þórsheimilið
17 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæði Vestmannaeyja
17 km·~21 min drive

Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
16 km·~20 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
16 km·~20 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
38 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
65 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar
16 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur
26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella
37 km·~45 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót
45 km·~54 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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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