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Eldgjá

South Coast0.075 km long

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Eldgjá is a volcano and a canyon in Iceland. Eldgjá is part of the Katla volcano; it is a segment of a 40 kilometres (25 mi) long chain of volcanic craters and fissure vents that extends northeast away from Katla volcano almost to the Vatnajökull ice cap.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Eldgjá

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63.9667°N, 18.6092°W · South Coast

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Off the main road
32.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 34.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
163 km in a straight line
What else is close
121 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Eldgjá

Landmannalaugar Guided Hike - Meet on Locationfrom 25.990 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hHighlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hCaminata Glaciar en Sólheimajökull. Encuentro en el sitio (Solo en Español)from 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hIce Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfossfrom 42.891 ISK · 4 hLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 7.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and region

Eldgjá weather and conditions

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1°Csnow · feels -4°C5 m/swind8 h 47 mdaylight · 08:35 – 17:22
In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Eldgjá — photo by Илья Григорик · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Илья Григорик · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Muggudalir17 km
  2. 2Sveinsgil19 km
  3. 3Fjaðrárgljúfur31 km
  4. 4Markarfljótsgljúfur46 km
  5. 5Raufargil50 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ófærufoss< 1 km
  2. 2Silfurfoss7 km
  3. 3Axlafoss19 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Strútslaug19 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra21 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River22 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur34 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hrauneyjar42 km · 315.8 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal64 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör34 km
  2. 2Krónan64 km
  3. 3Krambúð85 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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How do I get to Eldgjá?
Eldgjá is a valley in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.
When is the best time to visit Eldgjá?
Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.
Can I hike in Eldgjá?
Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.
Is Eldgjá worth visiting?
Eldgjá is one of South Coast’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams