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Maelifell

South Coast, IcelandDormant791 m

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VolcanoSouth Coast

Maelifell

South Coast, IcelandDormant791 m

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Map of Maelifell

Maelifell is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7997°N, 18.9383°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 791 m above sea level
Off the main road: 29.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 42.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 152 km in a straight line
What else is close: 153 mapped places within 20 km

Maelifell weather and conditions

At Maelifell in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:30 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -3°C), mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Maelifell

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

Maelifell — photo by PeterRYV · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: PeterRYV · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Is it safe to visit Maelifell?

Maelifell is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.

How do I get to Maelifell?

Maelifell is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

Can I hike Maelifell?

It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.

What should I know about volcanic gas near Maelifell?

Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Bláfjallakvísl

6.5 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Axlafoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hólmsárfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Ljósafoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

8.4 km·~10 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

22 km·~26 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Brennisteinsalda

22 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Strútur á Mælifellssandi

4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Strútur

4.7 km·~6 min drive

The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.

#3.Strútslaug

8.4 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Hvanngil

14 km·~16 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F233 Álftavatnskrókur

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Álftavatnskrókur

#2.F232 Öldufellsleið

7.4 km·~9 min drive

The waterfall crossing road

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

19 km·~23 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

43 km·~51 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

44 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

72 km·~86 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

77 km·~92 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

47 km·~57 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

64 km·~77 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · PeterRYV · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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