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A viewpoint in South Coast. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
This is the spot for photos. Or for just standing there, taking it in.
Bring binoculars if you have them. You'll see more detail in the distant landscapes.
Map of Fjallsárlón
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64.0142°N, 16.3722°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Breiðam.sandur)
Off the main road- 0.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 61.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 271 km in a straight line
What else is close- 119 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Fjallsárlón
Glacier Kayaking Icelandfrom 17.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Fjallsárlón - Iceberg boat tourfrom 11.300 ISK · 45 min
Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tourfrom 25.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 h
Zodiac Tour - Glacier Lagoonfrom 16.600 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 h
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Amphibian Tour - Glacier Lagoonfrom 7.100 ISK · 40 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionFjallsárlón weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 52 mdaylight · 07:55 – 17:47
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Unnamed viewpoint< 1 km
- 2Hangandifoss5 km
- 3
Jökulsárlón10 km - 4
Ingólfshöfði27 km - 5
Sjónarnípa28 km
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Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Fjallsárlón?
Fjallsárlón 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 Fjallsárlón?
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 Fjallsárlón 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 Fjallsárlón?
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.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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
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