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Foss á Síðu

South Coast, Iceland

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Foss á Síðu

South Coast, Iceland

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Foss á Síðu is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8541°N, 17.8711°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 10.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 13.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 201 km in a straight line
What else is close: 122 mapped places within 20 km

Foss á Síðu weather and conditions

At Foss á Síðu in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 03:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 03:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Foss á Síðu

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

Foss á Síðu — photo by Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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How do I get to Foss á Síðu?

Foss á Síðu 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 Foss á Síðu?

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 Foss á Síðu 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 Foss á Síðu?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Stjórnarfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Systrafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

Systrafoss is a waterfall in Iceland, found at Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Skaftárhreppur in…

#3.Rauðárfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Mögárfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Guðlaug

39 km·~47 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug

53 km·~63 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

59 km·~71 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hörgsland

4 km·~5 min drive

The camp site is right by Highway 1, about 5 km away from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but in…

#2.Kleifar

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site Kleifar is by the road to Geirland, about 2,5 km from the town…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri

11 km·~13 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

74 km·~89 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

123 km·~148 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

124 km·~149 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

11 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

50 km·~60 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

60 km·~72 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

74 km·~88 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 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 · Alexander Grebenkov · 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