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Reykjavík → Skógafoss

South Coast drive past Seljalandsfoss to the mighty Skógafoss. · approx. 156 km· Updated

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South Coast drive past Seljalandsfoss to the mighty Skógafoss. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Route

156 km2h 23m
Roads:4912612420

Weather at Skógafoss

Temperature10°C
Wind3.3 m/s (gusts 4)

Forecast next 8h

0:008°C5 m/s
1:009°C3 m/s
2:009°C2 m/s
3:009°C2 m/s
4:008°C1 m/s
5:008°C2 m/s
6:008°C1 m/s
7:009°C1 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

  • Fiskislóð
    N1 · 1 km off route
    B95 199.9
    Diesel 225.9
  • Klöpp
    ÓB · on route
    B95 198.3
    Diesel 223.5
  • Ánanaust
    Olís · on route
    B95 225.8
    Diesel 244.8
  • Suðurströnd
    Orkan · 2 km off route
    B95 224.1
    Diesel 242.8
  • Birkimelur
    Orkan · on route
    B95 224.1
    Diesel 242.8
  • Eiðistorg
    Orkan · 2 km off route
    B95 224.1
    Diesel 242.8
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Plan this route

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Notable stops along the way

Sky Lagoon

Geothermal spa near Reykjavík with an infinity-edge ocean-view pool. Inspired by the turf houses. Seven-step ritual experience.

2 km off route

Hveragerði

Geothermal greenhouse town on the South Coast. River hike to Reykjadalur hot spring. Earthquake activity frequent.

2 km off route

Reykjadalur

Geothermal river valley near Hveragerði. Natural hot river where you can bathe. 1-hour hike from the parking lot.

2 km off route

Selfoss

Largest town in South Iceland. Service hub for the Golden Circle and South Coast. Convenient stop for fuel and supplies.

Right on the route

Seljalandsfoss

Iconic waterfall you can walk behind. 60m drop from a sea cliff. Part of the South Coast route. Gljúfrabúi waterfall hidden nearby.

2 km off route

Sólheimajökull

Glacier tongue descending from Mýrdalsjökull. Popular for guided glacier hikes. Visible from Route 1 parking lot.

7 km off route

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Hringbraut
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Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa
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Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið
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Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur
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Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur
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Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði
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Clear conditions
Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur
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Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá
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Hringvegur: Hvolsvöllur - Hella
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Hringvegur: Markarfljót - Hvolsvöllur
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Hringvegur: Steinar - Markarfljót
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Hringvegur: Dyrhólavegur - Steinar
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Skógar
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About this route

South Coast drive past Seljalandsfoss to the mighty Skógafoss.Driving conditions on this route are updated every 10 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Weather data comes from the Icelandic Met Office (Vedur.is) and Open-Meteo. In winter (roughly November–April), expect ice, snow, and far shorter daylight hours than shown here in summer - the live conditions above already reflect today's actual state, but budget extra time and check again close to departure.