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Eldgjá

South Coast, Iceland0.075 km long

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Eldgjá

South Coast, Iceland0.075 km long

About

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

Eldgjá is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9667°N, 18.6092°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Eldgjá weather and conditions

At Eldgjá in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 08:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:23, sunset 19:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 08:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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.

Tours near Eldgjá

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

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

Photo: Илья Григорик · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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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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Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

500 m

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

#2.Silfurfoss

6.6 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Axlafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Fagrifoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

19 km·~23 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

21 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

22 km·~27 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Brennisteinsalda

22 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skælingar

4.5 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Hólaskjól

6.5 km·~8 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#3.Strútslaug

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Landmannalaugar

22 km·~27 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F235 Langisjór

3.9 km·~5 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

#2.F229 Jökulheimaleið

10 km·~12 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

14 km·~17 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#4.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

22 km·~27 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

64 km·~77 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

85 km·~102 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

89 km·~107 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

42 km·~50 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

64 km·~77 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

80 km·~97 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Илья Григорик · 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