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Rauðufossar

South Coast, Iceland

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Rauðufossar

South Coast, Iceland

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Rauðufossar is a waterfall on the Rauðfossakvísl stream in Iceland's South Coast.

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Rauðufossar is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0193°N, 19.3401°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Rauðufossar weather and conditions

At Rauðufossar in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:41). 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 Rauðufossar

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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Rauðufossar Waterfall Iceland — Rauðufossar — video poster — Rauðufossar Waterfall IcelandTodd E. Richardson

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Rauðufossar waterfall in Iceland — Rauðufossar — video poster — Rauðufossar waterfall in IcelandRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

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Rauðufossar - Iceland — Rauðufossar — video poster — Rauðufossar - IcelandLára Sigurðardóttir

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How do I get to Rauðufossar?

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

Is Rauðufossar 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 Rauðufossar?

Rauðufossar 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 Rangárþing ytra

11 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Brennisteinsalda

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#4.Strútslaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannahellir

6.7 km·~8 min drive

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

#2.Höskuldsskáli

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Landmannalaugar

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#4.Áfangagil

15 km·~18 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F225 Landmannaleið

10 km·~12 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

#2.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

14 km·~17 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F333 Haukadalsvegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Starts at Geysir

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

49 km·~59 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

53 km·~64 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

68 km·~82 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

20 km·~24 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

49 km·~59 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

53 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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