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South Coast, Iceland623 m

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Stútur

South Coast, Iceland623 m

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Map of Stútur

Stútur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0131°N, 19.0407°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road F224 (Landmannalaugar)
Off the main road: 19.8 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 55 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 142 km in a straight line
What else is close: 365 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Stútur weather and conditions

At Stútur in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 13:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 13:30· 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 Stútur

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: rheins · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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Is it safe to visit Stútur?

Stútur 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 Stútur?

Stútur 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 Stútur?

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 Stútur?

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.Tungnaárfellsfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Rauðufossar

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Ljósafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Sigöldugljúfur

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Brennisteinsalda

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River

2.7 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

3.3 km·~4 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

16 km·~19 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannalaugar

2.7 km·~3 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#2.Landmannahellir

9.9 km·~12 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#3.Höskuldsskáli

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Strútslaug

16 km·~19 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

3.6 km·~4 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#2.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

9.6 km·~11 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F229 Jökulheimaleið

17 km·~21 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

55 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

64 km·~76 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

65 km·~78 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

69 km·~83 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

24 km·~28 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

55 km·~66 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes

59 km·~71 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

64 km·~76 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · rheins · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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