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Drífandi

South Coast, Iceland

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Drífandi

South Coast, Iceland

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Drífandi is a waterfall in Iceland's South Coast.

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Drífandi is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7217°N, 19.9088°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Drífandi weather and conditions

At Drífandi in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:15· 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 Drífandi

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

Drifandi waterfall Iceland — Drífandi — video poster — Drifandi waterfall IcelandFun Iceland

Gluggafoss and Drífandi waterfalls in Iceland, timelapse. — Drífandi — video poster — Gluggafoss and Drífandi waterfalls in Iceland, timelapse.Jakub D

Top view of Drifandi waterfall, highest waterfall in Iceland — Drífandi — video poster — Top view of Drifandi waterfall, highest waterfall in IcelandNejc Gostincar

Top view of a flowing Drifandi waterfall, highest waterfall in Iceland — Drífandi — video poster — Top view of a flowing Drifandi waterfall, highest waterfall in IcelandNejc Gostincar

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How do I get to Drífandi?

Drífandi is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Drífandi free to visit?

Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.

What is the best time to visit Drífandi?

Drífandi is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Hot Spring Shower

22 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Seljavallalaug

23 km·~27 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

27 km·~33 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Fljótshlíð

5.2 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð

6.4 km·~8 min drive

The camp site at Hellishólar is a great camp site located in Fljótshlíð, south Iceland.…

#3.Tjaldstæðið Langbrók

6.4 km·~8 min drive

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

#4.Langbrók

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Small campside with a cosy cafe and a great view to Eyjafjallajökull.

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

13 km·~16 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F206 Lakavegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Road to Laki craters

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

16 km·~19 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

27 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

36 km·~43 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

50 km·~60 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

16 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella

27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót

34 km·~41 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Vestmannaeyjar

36 km·~43 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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.

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