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South Coast, Iceland

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Gjáin

South Coast, Iceland

About

Gjáin is a small valley with small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures situated in Þjórsárdalur in the south of Iceland. It is to be found at about half an hour walking distance from the historical farm Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Gjáin is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1508°N, 19.7361°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 327 (Stöng)
Off the main road: 2 km from Route 32
Nearest town: Árnes — 27.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 107 km in a straight line
What else is close: 87 mapped places within 20 km

Gjáin weather and conditions

At Gjáin in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -2°C), rain, wind 7 m/s gusting to 12 m/s, 1.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:27, sunset 20:04). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Gjáin

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

Gjáin — photo by Илья Григорик · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Илья Григорик · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Gjáin?

Gjáin is a valley in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.

When is the best time to visit Gjáin?

Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.

Can I hike in Gjáin?

Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.

Is Gjáin worth visiting?

Gjáin is one of South Coast’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Þjórsárdalur10 km
2Grasgil14 km
3Markagil40 km
4Flosadalur43 km
5Sveinsgil43 km

Waterfalls

#1.Gjárfoss

50 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Hjálparfoss

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava…

#3.Háifoss

6.8 km·~8 min drive

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its…

#4.Granni

7 km·~8 min drive

The Granni is a waterfall that cascades into the Fossardalur right beside the Háifoss. .

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Hrunalaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

#3.Brúarpotturinn

28 km·~33 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

9.4 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Sandártunga

12 km·~14 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

12 km·~14 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#4.Rjúpnavellir

14 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#2.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#3.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#4.F225 Landmannaleið

16 km·~19 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

28 km·~34 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin

49 km·~59 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

51 km·~61 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

22 km·~27 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Geysir

33 km·~39 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Илья Григорик · 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