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South Coast, Iceland

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Morsárdalur

South Coast, Iceland

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Morsárdalur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0678°N, 16.9913°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 9.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 62.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 241 km in a straight line
What else is close: 229 mapped places within 20 km

Morsárdalur weather and conditions

At Morsárdalur in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 6°C, light rain, wind 2 m/s gusting to 8 m/s, 0.4 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:17, sunset 19:53). 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 Morsárdalur

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

Morsárdalur — photo by Denis DespaiR · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: Denis DespaiR · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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How do I get to Morsárdalur?

Morsárdalur 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 Morsárdalur?

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 Morsárdalur?

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 Morsárdalur worth visiting?

Morsárdalur 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Svartifoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

#2.Magnúsarfoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hundafoss

5.3 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Þjófafoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

26 km·~32 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

61 km·~73 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

87 km·~104 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

87 km·~105 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skaftafell

5.8 km·~7 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#2.Campsite Reception

5.9 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

12 km·~14 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#4.Svinafell

12 km·~14 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

60 km·~72 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

89 km·~106 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

122 km·~147 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

146 km·~175 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

60 km·~71 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

89 km·~107 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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 · Denis DespaiR · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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