About
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.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
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.
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.
Data verified 11 September 2026, 10:15 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
Cars & campers
Tours near Markarfljót
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Seljalandsá9 km
- 2
Írá11 km - 3
Þverá23 km - 4
Skógá23 km - 5
Krossá26 km
Waterfalls
70-meter drop. South Coast waterfall waiting to be discovered. The classics are great,…

A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…
The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…

A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Hot_tub hot spring
Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…
Public_bath hot spring
Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…
Campsites
The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…
The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bjoertvedt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
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