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Syðriófæra

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Syðriófæra is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8500°N, 18.5500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there
Road F208 (Eldgjá-Skaftárt.)
Off the main road
20.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 25.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
169 km in a straight line
What else is close
86 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Syðriófæra weather and conditions

At Syðriófæra in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), light drizzle, wind 6 m/s gusting to 11 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 35 m (sunrise 06:23, sunset 19:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Where is Syðriófæra?
Syðriófæra 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 Syðriófæra?
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 Syðriófæra safe to cross?
If Syðriófæra 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 Syðriófæra 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. 1Skaftá18 km
  2. 2Geirlandsá20 km
  3. 3Jökulgilskvísl27 km
  4. 4Tungnaá29 km
  5. 5Tangalækur33 km

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug
20 km·~23 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
29 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River
30 km·~35 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hólaskjól
7 km·~8 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#2.Skælingar
15 km·~18 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug
20 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Strútur
21 km·~25 min drive

The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
53 km·~64 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
91 km·~109 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
92 km·~110 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar
53 km·~63 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal
53 km·~63 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes
82 km·~99 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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