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Sjónarsker

South Coast, Iceland

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Sjónarsker

South Coast, Iceland

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Sjónarsker is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0278°N, 16.9824°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 998 (Skeiðarársandur)
Off the main road: 6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 60.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 241 km in a straight line
What else is close: 235 mapped places within 20 km

Sjónarsker weather and conditions

At Sjónarsker in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· 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 Sjónarsker

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

Sjónarsker — photo by Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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How do I get to Sjónarsker?

Sjónarsker 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 Sjónarsker?

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 Sjónarsker 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 Sjónarsker?

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.Svartifoss

350 m

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

#2.Magnúsarfoss

750 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hundafoss

850 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Þjófafoss

1000 m

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

29 km·~35 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

59 km·~71 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

89 km·~106 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

89 km·~107 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception

1.4 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Skaftafell

1.4 km·~2 min drive

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

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

8.3 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Svinafell

8.3 km·~10 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

89 km·~107 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

120 km·~144 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

147 km·~177 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

5.9 km·~7 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

58 km·~69 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

90 km·~108 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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 · Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden · 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