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Hekla

South Coast, IcelandActive volcanic system

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VolcanoSouth Coast

Hekla

South Coast, IcelandActive volcanic system

About

Iceland's most famous volcano. 'Gateway to Hell' in medieval times. Erupts every 10 years on average. Overdue since 2000.

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Map of Hekla

Hekla is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9922°N, 19.6658°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 9.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 29 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 112 km in a straight line
What else is close: 107 mapped places within 20 km

Hekla weather and conditions

At Hekla in South Coast, conditions as of 10 September 2026, 20:45 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -8°C), fog, wind 8 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 42 m (sunrise 06:25, sunset 20:07). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 10 September 2026, 20:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Hekla

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

Hekla — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Is it safe to visit Hekla?

Hekla 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 Hekla?

Hekla 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 Hekla?

Any summit attempt or glacier-capped route on Hekla 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 Hekla erupted recently?

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

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Rangárbotnar

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Tröllkonuhlaup

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Þjófafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

#4.Rauðufossar

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Hot Spring Shower

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

29 km·~35 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Rjúpnavellir

9.5 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Áfangagil

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Leirubakki

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

19 km·~22 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F333 Haukadalsvegur

850 m

Starts at Geysir

#2.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

6.9 km·~8 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#3.F225 Landmannaleið

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

#4.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

10 km·~12 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

35 km·~42 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

39 km·~46 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

58 km·~69 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

29 km·~35 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

35 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

39 km·~46 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · 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