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Rauðárfoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Rauðárfoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Rauðárfoss is a waterfall on the Rauðá stream in Iceland's South Coast.

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Rauðárfoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7774°N, 18.0798°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Rauðárfoss weather and conditions

At Rauðárfoss in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:15 (Iceland time): 8°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Rauðárfoss

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 Rauðárfoss?

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

Is Rauðárfoss 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 Rauðárfoss?

Rauðárfoss 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

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Strútslaug

44 km·~53 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Guðlaug

51 km·~62 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

53 km·~63 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Kirkjubær II

2.2 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri

2.3 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Kleifar

2.9 km·~3 min drive

The camp site Kleifar is by the road to Geirland, about 2,5 km from the town…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar

2.9 km·~3 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

61 km·~73 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

114 km·~137 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

115 km·~137 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

2.7 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

60 km·~72 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

63 km·~75 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

71 km·~86 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