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Blahnukur

South Coast, Iceland

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Blahnukur

South Coast, Iceland

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Map of Blahnukur

Blahnukur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9768°N, 19.0692°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road F224 (Landmannalaugar)
Off the main road: 23.8 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 54.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 141 km in a straight line
What else is close: 375 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.

Blahnukur weather and conditions

At Blahnukur in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -4°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:37). 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 Blahnukur

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

Blahnukur — photo by Thomas Fabian · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Thomas Fabian · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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How do I get to Blahnukur?

Blahnukur 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 Blahnukur?

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 Blahnukur 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 Blahnukur?

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.Ljósafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Rauðufossar

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Markarfljótsfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Tungnaárfellsfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River

1.5 km·~2 min drive

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

#3.Brennisteinsalda

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

13 km·~15 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannalaugar

1.6 km·~2 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#2.Höskuldsskáli

6.8 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Landmannahellir

11 km·~14 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#4.Strútslaug

13 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

750 m

The road to Landmannalaugar

#2.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

12 km·~15 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

12 km·~15 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#4.F223 Eldgjárvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

62 km·~75 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

63 km·~76 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

67 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

27 km·~32 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes

58 km·~70 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

62 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 309.9 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Thomas Fabian · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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