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Sigöldugljúfur

South Coast, Iceland

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WaterfallSouth Coast

Sigöldugljúfur

South Coast, Iceland

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Sigöldugljúfur is a waterfall in Iceland's South Coast.

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Map of Sigöldugljúfur

Sigöldugljúfur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1601°N, 19.1166°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Sigöldugljúfur weather and conditions

At Sigöldugljúfur in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 6°C), clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:53, 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 Sigöldugljúfur

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

Photo: Syony · CC0 / Wikimedia Commons

2023 Iceland - Sigöldugljúfur - MUST SEE canyon filled with waterfalls — Sigöldugljúfur — video poster — 2023 Iceland - Sigöldugljúfur - MUST SEE canyon filled with waterfallsTravelling is living

Sigoldugljufur - the Valley of Tears in Iceland — Sigöldugljúfur — video poster — Sigoldugljufur - the Valley of Tears in IcelandGuide to Iceland

Icelandic canyon Sigöldugljúfur — Sigöldugljúfur — video poster — Icelandic canyon SigöldugljúfurGuide to Iceland

ICELAND, Sigöldugljúfur Canyon : Amazing Planet (4K) 2020 — Sigöldugljúfur — video poster — ICELAND, Sigöldugljúfur Canyon : Amazing Planet (4K) 2020Amazing Planet

Enjoying the Iceland canyons full of walls of waterfalls. #iceland #Sigöldugljúfur — Sigöldugljúfur — video poster — Enjoying the Iceland canyons full of walls of waterfalls. #iceland #SigöldugljúfurJohn Duong

Sigöldugljúfur - Valley of Tears - Iceland — Sigöldugljúfur — video poster — Sigöldugljúfur - Valley of Tears - IcelandMayuri & Rohit (MJRJ)

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How do I get to Sigöldugljúfur?

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

Is Sigöldugljúfur 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 Sigöldugljúfur?

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

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Fagrifoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

19 km·~22 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Brennisteinsalda

19 km·~23 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Strútslaug

33 km·~39 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannahellir

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#2.Landmannalaugar

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#3.Áfangagil

23 km·~28 min drive

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

#4.Höskuldsskáli

25 km·~30 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

19 km·~23 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#2.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

20 km·~24 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#3.F229 Jökulheimaleið

24 km·~28 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

58 km·~70 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

66 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

71 km·~85 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

72 km·~87 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

57 km·~68 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

59 km·~70 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Geysir

60 km·~72 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Syony · CC0
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