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Leirárfoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Leirárfoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Leirárfoss is a waterfall on the Leirá river in Iceland's South Coast.

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Leirárfoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6287°N, 18.5428°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Leirárfoss weather and conditions

At Leirárfoss in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 8°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:45· 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 Leirárfoss

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 Leirárfoss?

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

Is Leirárfoss 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 Leirárfoss?

Leirárfoss 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 Skaftárhreppur

30 km·~36 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

33 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

34 km·~41 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

47 km·~56 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þakgil

20 km·~24 min drive

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

#2.Kirkjubær II

30 km·~36 min drive

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

#3.Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri

30 km·~36 min drive

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a village by highway no 1 with the population of 150 people. The…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar

31 km·~37 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F233 Álftavatnskrókur

21 km·~25 min drive

Álftavatnskrókur

#2.F232 Öldufellsleið

23 km·~28 min drive

The waterfall crossing road

2 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

33 km·~39 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

88 km·~106 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

94 km·~113 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

32 km·~39 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

73 km·~88 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

84 km·~101 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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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