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Hólmsárfoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Hólmsárfoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Hólmsárfoss is a waterfall on the Hólmsá river in Iceland's South Coast.

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Hólmsárfoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7102°N, 18.7201°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hólmsárfoss weather and conditions

At Hólmsárfoss in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 02:30· 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 Hólmsárfoss

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

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How do I get to Hólmsárfoss?

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

Is Hólmsárfoss 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 Hólmsárfoss?

Hólmsárfoss 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.Strútslaug

21 km·~26 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

34 km·~41 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

34 km·~41 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

35 km·~42 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Strútur

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#2.Strútur á Mælifellssandi

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug

21 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Þakgil

22 km·~26 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F233 Álftavatnskrókur

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Álftavatnskrókur

#2.F232 Öldufellsleið

12 km·~14 min drive

The waterfall crossing road

2 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

35 km·~42 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

82 km·~99 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

84 km·~101 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

35 km·~42 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

61 km·~73 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

75 km·~90 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.

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