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63.7458°N, 18.1596°W · South Coast
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Getting there- Road 1 (Skaftártunguv.-Kirkjubkl.)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 5.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 190 km in a straight line
What else is close- 111 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skaftáreldahraun
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Reynisfjall Electric Mountain Bike Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Katla FastTrack Ice Cave Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 3 h
Katla Ice Cave & Black Beach with Dronefrom 41.500 ISK · 4 h
A Zipline in Vik, South Icelandfrom 13.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
The Best of Vik – 1 Hour Express Tourfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Black Beach Riding Tourfrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h
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 regionSkaftáreldahraun weather and conditions
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1°Cmostly clear · feels -4°C4 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:01 – 17:55
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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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- 1Unnamed viewpoint1 km
- 2
Foss á Síðu19 km - 3
Álftaversgígar26 km - 4
Ófærufoss33 km - 5Gígvatn33 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur7 km
- 2Strútslaug41 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra51 km
Fuel
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Kirkjubæjarklaustur8 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Vík í Mýrdal55 km · 308.2 kr/L
- 3Freysnes68 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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How do I get to Skaftáreldahraun?
Skaftáreldahraun 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 Skaftáreldahraun?
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 Skaftáreldahraun 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 Skaftáreldahraun?
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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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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