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Stakkholtsgjá

South Coast, Iceland

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WaterfallSouth Coast

Stakkholtsgjá

South Coast, Iceland

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Stakkholtsgjá is a waterfall in Iceland's South Coast.

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Stakkholtsgjá is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6709°N, 19.5402°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Stakkholtsgjá weather and conditions

At Stakkholtsgjá in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 12°C (feels like 8°C), clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:57, 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 Stakkholtsgjá

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

Stakkholtsgjá — photo by Reykholt · Public domain

Photo: Reykholt · Public domain / Wikimedia Commons

Aerial of the majestic deep inspiring canyon of Stakkholtsgja near Thorsmork Iceland　有地建実 — Stakkholtsgjá — video poster — Aerial of the majestic deep inspiring canyon of Stakkholtsgja near Thorsmork Iceland　有地建実有地建実

Stakkholtsgjá Canyon in South-Iceland / 4K — Stakkholtsgjá — video poster — Stakkholtsgjá Canyon in South-Iceland / 4Kszczury1973

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How do I get to Stakkholtsgjá?

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

Is Stakkholtsgjá 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 Stakkholtsgjá?

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

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Stigafoss10 km
2Slæðufoss10 km
3Miðfoss11 km
4Neðstifoss11 km
5Efstifoss12 km

Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

12 km·~15 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Hot Spring Shower

13 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

35 km·~42 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

37 km·~44 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsmörk Langidalur

2.1 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Camping Volcano Huts

2.3 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Brúðkaupflöt

2.9 km·~4 min drive

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

#4.Bjargaflöt

2.9 km·~4 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

1.8 km·~2 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#2.F206 Lakavegur

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#3.F207 Lakagígavegur

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

18 km·~21 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

35 km·~42 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

44 km·~53 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

64 km·~77 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar

44 km·~53 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

46 km·~55 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.

PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Reykholt · Public domain
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