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South Coast, Iceland

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Porsmork

South Coast, Iceland

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Map of Porsmork

Porsmork is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7027°N, 19.4272°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 20.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 37.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 132 km in a straight line
What else is close: 473 mapped places within 20 km

Porsmork weather and conditions

At Porsmork in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like -1°C), light drizzle, wind 8 m/s gusting to 17 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 35 m (sunrise 06:27, sunset 20:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Porsmork

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

Porsmork — photo by Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Porsmork?

Porsmork 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 Porsmork?

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 Porsmork?

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 Porsmork worth visiting?

Porsmork 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.Stakkholtsgjá

6.6 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Slæðufoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Efstifoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Neðstifoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug

31 km·~37 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

31 km·~38 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þvergil

2.9 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Þveraurar

3.4 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Strákagil

3.6 km·~4 min drive

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

#4.Ármeningaflöt

3.7 km·~4 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

4.9 km·~6 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#2.F206 Lakavegur

10 km·~12 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#3.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

12 km·~14 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#4.F207 Lakagígavegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

38 km·~46 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

51 km·~61 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

38 km·~46 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

40 km·~48 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

50 km·~59 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Vestmannaeyjar

51 km·~61 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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 · Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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