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Gjáin í Þjórsárdal

South Coast, Iceland

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Gjáin í Þjórsárdal

South Coast, Iceland

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Gjáin í Þjórsárdal is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1492°N, 19.7364°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 327 (Stöng)
Off the main road: 1.9 km from Route 32
Nearest town: Árnes — 27.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 107 km in a straight line
What else is close: 87 mapped places within 20 km

Gjáin í Þjórsárdal weather and conditions

At Gjáin í Þjórsárdal in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Gjáin í Þjórsárdal

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

Gjáin í Þjórsárdal — photo by Ævar Guðmundsson from Kópavogur, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Photo: Ævar Guðmundsson from Kópavogur, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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How do I get to Gjáin í Þjórsárdal?

Gjáin í Þjórsárdal 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 Gjáin í Þjórsárdal?

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 Gjáin í Þjórsárdal 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 Gjáin í Þjórsárdal?

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.Gjárfoss

250 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Hjálparfoss

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava…

#3.Háifoss

7 km·~8 min drive

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its…

#4.Granni

7.2 km·~9 min drive

The Granni is a waterfall that cascades into the Fossardalur right beside the Háifoss. .

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

3.9 km·~5 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Hrunalaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

#3.Brúarpotturinn

27 km·~33 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

9.3 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Sandártunga

12 km·~14 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

12 km·~14 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#4.Rjúpnavellir

14 km·~16 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

5 km·~6 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#2.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

8.4 km·~10 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#3.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#4.F225 Landmannaleið

16 km·~19 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

28 km·~34 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin

49 km·~59 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

51 km·~61 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

22 km·~27 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Geysir

33 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Ævar Guðmundsson from Kópavogur, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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