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Eyjafjallajökull

South Coast, IcelandActive volcanic system

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VolcanoSouth Coast

Eyjafjallajökull

South Coast, IcelandActive volcanic system

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Eyjafjallajökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6300°N, 19.6200°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 9.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 33.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 127 km in a straight line
What else is close: 478 mapped places within 20 km

Eyjafjallajökull weather and conditions

At Eyjafjallajökull in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): -3°C (feels like -13°C), heavy snow, wind 14 m/s gusting to 18 m/s, 1.9 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 34 m (sunrise 06:28, sunset 20:03). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Eyjafjallajökull

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

Eyjafjallajökull — photo by Joschenbacher · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Joschenbacher · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Is it safe to visit Eyjafjallajökull?

Eyjafjallajökull is an active volcanic system, so safety depends on the current status. Before you go, check safetravel.is (travel alerts), the Icelandic Met Office at vedur.is (seismic and eruption monitoring) and Almannavarnir (Civil Protection). Never approach an erupting or restricted area on your own, and follow any marked routes and perimeters exactly.

How do I get to Eyjafjallajökull?

Eyjafjallajökull is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — many volcanic centres sit in the highlands and need a 4×4 and an F-road that only opens in summer. Road status is at road.is.

Do I need a guide for Eyjafjallajökull?

Any summit attempt or glacier-capped route on Eyjafjallajökull needs proper gear and, in most cases, a certified guide. Some viewpoints are reachable from the road without one, but always tell someone your plan, check the forecast, and turn back if conditions change.

Has Eyjafjallajökull erupted recently?

Iceland’s volcanoes are monitored continuously by the Icelandic Met Office. For the current eruption status and history of Eyjafjallajökull, check vedur.is — treat any online summary, including this page, as background, not a live hazard reading.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Stakkholtsgjá

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Stigafoss

7.3 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Slæðufoss

9.2 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Króksfoss

9.6 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

7.1 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Hot Spring Shower

18 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

33 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

38 km·~46 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Camping Volcano Huts

7.9 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Þórsmörk Langidalur

8.1 km·~10 min drive

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

#3.Bjargaflöt

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Brúðkaupflöt

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F206 Lakavegur

6.9 km·~8 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#3.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

7.8 km·~9 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

24 km·~28 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

33 km·~40 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

38 km·~46 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

65 km·~79 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

38 km·~46 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

39 km·~46 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

44 km·~53 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

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Joschenbacher · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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