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Iceland's most famous volcano. 'Gateway to Hell' in medieval times. Erupts every 10 years on average. Overdue since 2000.
Map of Hekla
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63.9922°N, 19.6658°W · South Coast
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
Tours that include Hekla
Volcano Hat Trickfrom 54.900 ISK · 9 h
Landmannalaugar Guided Hike - Meet on Locationfrom 25.990 ISK · 5 h
Landmannalaugar & Hekla volcanofrom 52.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Landmannalaugar Safari - Super Jeep day tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h
Under The Volcanofrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h 30 min
05B - Below the Mountainsfrom 33.420 ISK · 9 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
Ice Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfossfrom 42.891 ISK · 4 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 7.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionHekla weather and conditions
Last updated
-8°Cfog · feels -13°C4 m/swind8 h 47 mdaylight · 08:39 – 17:26
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In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hAll 1,631 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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SleepsPhotos & videos
No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Hekla, no lookalikes. Search YouTube
Nearby
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur20 km
- 2Hot Spring Shower25 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra26 km
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Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
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.
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
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