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South Coast, Iceland

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Skógá

South Coast, Iceland

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Map of Skógá

Skógá is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4944°N, 19.5667°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 28.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 137 km in a straight line
What else is close: 275 mapped places within 20 km

Skógá weather and conditions

At Skógá in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 34 m (sunrise 06:28, sunset 20:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 12:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Skógá

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

Photos & videos

Skógá — photo by Kirnehkrib · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Kirnehkrib · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Skógá?

Skógá 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 Skógá?

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 Skógá safe to cross?

If Skógá 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 Skógá 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

1Kverna6 km
2Írá16 km
3Krossá22 km
4Seljalandsá23 km
5Markarfljót23 km

Waterfalls

#1.Skógafoss

5 km·~6 min drive

One of Iceland's most powerful and recognizable waterfalls. 60 meters of pure force…

#2.Hestavaðsfoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fosstorfufoss

5.6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Kvernufoss

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Skógafoss's secret neighbor. Just a 15-minute walk from the famous falls, but most…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

8.2 km·~10 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

29 km·~35 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hot Spring Shower

32 km·~39 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær

36 km·~43 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

4.6 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Strákagil

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#3.Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)

21 km·~25 min drive

The campsite in Básar is all around the cabin. It is possible to camp in flat areas and…

#4.Bjargaflöt

21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F206 Lakavegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#2.F207 Lakagígavegur

19 km·~22 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#3.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

21 km·~25 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

29 km·~35 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

36 km·~43 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

80 km·~96 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

35 km·~42 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

44 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

55 km·~66 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Kirnehkrib · 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