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Brennisteinsalda

South Coast, IcelandActive881 m

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Brennisteinsalda

South Coast, IcelandActive881 m

About

The Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is about 855 m.

The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.

The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.

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Map of Brennisteinsalda

Brennisteinsalda is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9808°N, 19.1458°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 881 m above sea level
Off the main road: 23.7 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 54.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 137 km in a straight line
What else is close: 382 mapped places within 20 km

Brennisteinsalda weather and conditions

At Brennisteinsalda in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Brennisteinsalda

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

Brennisteinsalda — photo by Chris 73 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Chris 73 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Is it safe to visit Brennisteinsalda?

Brennisteinsalda is listed as an active volcano. Whether you can approach it depends entirely on current conditions — during an eruption, authorities set an exclusion zone and you must never cross a closure line. Check safetravel.is and the Icelandic Met Office (vedur.is) before you go, and follow all official instructions on site.

How do I get to Brennisteinsalda?

Brennisteinsalda 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 Brennisteinsalda?

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 Brennisteinsalda?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Rauðufossar

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Markarfljótsfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Tungnaárfellsfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River

4.2 km·~5 min drive

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

#3.Brennisteinsalda

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannalaugar

4.4 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Höskuldsskáli

5.4 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Landmannahellir

8.8 km·~11 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#4.Álftavatn

14 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

3.9 km·~5 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#2.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

10 km·~12 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

16 km·~19 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#4.F223 Eldgjárvegur

17 km·~21 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

58 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

59 km·~71 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

60 km·~71 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

64 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

25 km·~30 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

58 km·~70 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

59 km·~71 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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 · Chris 73 · 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