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South Coast, Iceland

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Skerhóll

South Coast, Iceland

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Map of Skerhóll

Skerhóll is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0883°N, 17.1706°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 17.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 56.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 232 km in a straight line
What else is close: 214 mapped places within 20 km

Skerhóll weather and conditions

At Skerhóll in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:15· 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 Skerhóll

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

Photo: Óðinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5 ca

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Is it safe to visit Skerhóll?

Skerhóll 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 Skerhóll?

Skerhóll 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 Skerhóll?

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 Skerhóll?

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

1Öræfajökull27 km
2Laki52 km
3Eldgjá71 km
4Stútur91 km
5Torfajökull92 km

Waterfalls

#1.Svartifoss

12 km·~14 min drive

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

#2.Magnúsarfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hundafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Þjófafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

55 km·~66 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

90 km·~108 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

92 km·~111 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception

12 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Skaftafell

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

20 km·~24 min drive

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

#4.Svinafell

20 km·~24 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

97 km·~116 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

117 km·~140 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

152 km·~183 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

54 km·~64 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

97 km·~116 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 · Óðinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5 ca
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