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Eyjafjallajökull

South Coast, IcelandSummerTours available

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Eyjafjallajökull is an ice cap in the Mýrdalsjökull Group, South Iceland.

It's part of the Mýrdalsjökull Group. The name comes from the mountain massif upon which it lies, Eyjafjöll.

Glacier tours are worth the money. You get crampons, ice axes, and someone who knows where it's safe to step.

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Map of Eyjafjallajökull

Eyjafjallajökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6333°N, 19.6000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 10.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 33.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 128 km in a straight line
What else is close: 509 mapped places within 20 km

Eyjafjallajökull weather and conditions

At Eyjafjallajökull in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -5°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 6 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, 16:15· 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 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 TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Eyjafjallajokull Case Study — Eyjafjallajökull — video poster — Eyjafjallajokull Case StudyDiscover the World Education

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Eyjafjallajökull glacial flood (jökulhlaup) April 14th 2010 — Eyjafjallajökull — video poster — Eyjafjallajökull glacial flood (jökulhlaup) April 14th 2010hpjons

Doomsday Volcanoes: Will Another Icelandic Volcano Erupt? | Full Documentary | Reel Truth. Science — Eyjafjallajökull — video poster — Doomsday Volcanoes: Will Another Icelandic Volcano Erupt? | Full Documentary | Reel Truth. ScienceBanijay Science

Flying low over Eyjafjallajökull and Katla Volcano - Iceland — Eyjafjallajökull — video poster — Flying low over Eyjafjallajökull and Katla Volcano - IcelandMineral Shed

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What does the name Eyjafjallajökull mean?

Eyjafjallajökull is named after the mountain massif upon which it lies, Eyjafjöll.

What type of glacier is Eyjafjallajökull?

Eyjafjallajökull is an ice cap, in the Mýrdalsjökull Group.

Is Eyjafjallajökull part of a bigger glacier system?

Yes — Eyjafjallajökull belongs to the Mýrdalsjökull Group, per the USGS gazetteer of Icelandic glaciers.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Stakkholtsgjá

5.1 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Stigafoss

8 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Slæðufoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Króksfoss

9.3 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

7.5 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Hot Spring Shower

18 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

34 km·~41 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

7.1 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Þórsmörk Langidalur

7.2 km·~9 min drive

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

#3.Bjargaflöt

7.6 km·~9 min drive

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

#4.Brúðkaupflöt

7.6 km·~9 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

5.3 km·~6 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F206 Lakavegur

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#3.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

6.9 km·~8 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

23 km·~27 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

34 km·~41 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

40 km·~47 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

66 km·~79 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

38 km·~46 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar

39 km·~47 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

45 km·~54 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

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
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