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South Coast, Iceland1.8 kmEasyGPS track

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Eldfell Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano

South Coast, Iceland1.8 kmEasyGPS track

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Off the main road: 23 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vestmannaeyjabær — 0.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 114 km in a straight line
What else is close: 70 mapped places within 20 km

Eldfell Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano weather and conditions

At Eldfell Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:15 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 36 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

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How long is the Eldfell Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano hike?

The Eldfell Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano trail is about 1.8 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 Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano trailhead?

Eldfell Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano 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 Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano safe to hike alone?

Eldfell Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano sits 0.5 km from Vestmannaeyjabær, and 23 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 388 m. 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 Il Vulcano Di Heimaey Eldfell The Heimaey Volcano?

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.

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#2.Seljalandsfoss

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#4.Írárfoss

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Hot Springs

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#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

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Campsites

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#4.Hamragarðar

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Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

900 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

950 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

66 km·~79 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar

900 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

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#3.Hella

44 km·~53 min drive

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#4.Landvegamót

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Tours

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · etnatracker / Wikiloc
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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