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Álftaversgígar

South Coast, IcelandWheelchair accessible

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Álftaversgígar

South Coast, IcelandWheelchair accessible

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Álftaversgígar is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5431°N, 18.4394°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 211 (Álftaversvegur)
Off the main road: 0.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 30.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 184 km in a straight line
What else is close: 9 mapped places within 20 km

Álftaversgígar weather and conditions

At Álftaversgígar in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 6°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 37 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:33). 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 Álftaversgígar

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

Álftaversgígar — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Álftaversgígar?

Álftaversgígar is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Álftaversgígar?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Álftaversgígar safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Álftaversgígar?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hrúthálsafoss

6.3 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Leirárfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Remundargilsfossi

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Hólmsárfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

32 km·~38 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

33 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

45 km·~53 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

57 km·~69 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þakgil

22 km·~27 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal

31 km·~37 min drive

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

#3.Kirkjubær II

34 km·~40 min drive

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

#4.Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri

34 km·~41 min drive

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a village by highway no 1 with the population of 150 people. The…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

31 km·~37 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

34 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

92 km·~110 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

102 km·~122 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

31 km·~37 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

84 km·~100 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes

91 km·~109 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 · Hansueli Krapf · 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