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Map
63.4343°N, 20.2511°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 22.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vestmannaeyjabær — 1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 115 km in a straight line
What else is close- 70 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Eldfell Crater
Eldheimar: Entry Ticketfrom 2.470 ISK
Volcano ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 h
Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islandsfrom 59.990 ISK · 8 h
BWS Visitor Centre General Admission - Advanced Ticketfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Vestmannaeyjar Boat Tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Two Hour Ribsafari Adventure Tripfrom 26.300 ISK · 2 h
Puffin, island, and volcano boat tourfrom 11.000 ISK · 1 h
Puffins and Pirates ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 h
Buggy Adventure-1 hourfrom 19.990 ISK · 1 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionEldfell Crater weather and conditions
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7°Covercast · feels 1°C8 m/sgusts 139 h 55 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:04
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Vestmannaeyjar< 1 km - 2
Eldfell Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano1 km - 3
HEIMAEY. VESTMANNAEYJAR ISLANDS1 km - 4
Pompeii of the North1 km - 5Heimaey – Eldfell1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær2 km
- 2
Seljavallalaug35 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur36 km
Fuel
- 1
Vestmannaeyjar1 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Hvolsvöllur35 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Hella45 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
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
How long is the Eldfell Crater hike?
The Eldfell Crater trail is about 0.5 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Eldfell Crater trailhead?
Eldfell Crater is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Eldfell Crater safe to hike alone?
Eldfell Crater sits 1 km from Vestmannaeyjabær, and 23 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Eldfell Crater?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · slmcguire / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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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