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Hangandifoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Hangandifoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Hangandifoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9890°N, 16.4643°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Höfn — 67.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 267 km in a straight line
What else is close: 114 mapped places within 20 km

Hangandifoss weather and conditions

At Hangandifoss in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:00 (Iceland time): 4°C, partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 00:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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South Coast Reykjavík West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Hangandifoss

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

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How do I get to Hangandifoss?

Hangandifoss 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 Hangandifoss?

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 Hangandifoss 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 Hangandifoss?

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.Múlafoss

1000 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Stigafoss

9.1 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Sionyfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Grófarlækjarfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

53 km·~64 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

68 km·~81 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

70 km·~84 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs

71 km·~85 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

19 km·~23 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell

25 km·~30 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception

25 km·~30 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

67 km·~81 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

81 km·~97 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

128 km·~154 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

140 km·~168 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn

68 km·~81 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar

70 km·~84 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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