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Bláhnjúkur

South CoastDormant940 m

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63.9768°N, 19.0681°W · South Coast

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Elevation
940 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F224 (Landmannalaugar)
Off the main road
23.8 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 54.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
141 km in a straight line
What else is close
375 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Tours near Bláhnjúkur

Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hSólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 minGlacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 minKayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 minGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Bláhnjúkur weather and conditions

Last updated

-5°Cpartly cloudy · feels -13°C9 m/sgusts 149 h 58 mdaylight · 08:03 – 18:01
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 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

Bláhnjúkur — photo by Christian Wirth · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5Photo: Christian Wirth · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Stútur4 km
  2. 2Brennisteinsalda4 km
  3. 3Torfajökull10 km
  4. 4Laufafell15 km
  5. 5Maelifell21 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ljósafoss12 km
  2. 2Rauðufossar14 km
  3. 3Markarfljótsfoss14 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra1 km
  2. 2Landmannalaugar Hot River2 km
  3. 3Brennisteinsalda2 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar27 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur54 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Árnes58 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör54 km
  2. 2Krónan62 km
  3. 3Krambúð63 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
asked
questions

Is it safe to visit Bláhnjúkur?
Bláhnjúkur is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Bláhnjúkur?
Bláhnjúkur is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
Can I hike Bláhnjúkur?
It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.
What should I know about volcanic gas near Bláhnjúkur?
Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

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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