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Eiríksjökull

Highlands, IcelandExtinct1672 m

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Eiríksjökull

Highlands, IcelandExtinct1672 m

About

Eiríksjökull is a glacier north-west of Langjökull in Iceland, with an area of 22 km2 (8. 5 sq mi) reaching a height of 1,675 m (5,495 ft), atop the largest table mountain in Iceland which goes by the same name.

Standing on a volcano puts things in perspective. The earth beneath your feet is alive and restless.

Check road conditions before heading to volcanic areas. Some roads close seasonally or after weather events.

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Eiríksjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7723°N, 20.3989°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,672 m above sea level
Off the main road: 36.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykholt — 44.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 102 km in a straight line
What else is close: 19 mapped places within 20 km

Eiríksjökull weather and conditions

At Eiríksjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -6°C (feels like -11°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:45). 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 Eiríksjökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Eiríksjökull — photo by Christine und David Schmitt from Klosterneuburg, Austria · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Photo: Christine und David Schmitt from Klosterneuburg, Austria · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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Is it safe to visit Eiríksjökull?

Eiríksjökull 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 Eiríksjökull?

Eiríksjökull is in Highlands. 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 Eiríksjökull?

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 Eiríksjökull?

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.Háaleitisfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

15 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Veitufoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Lambárfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Selgil

22 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

39 km·~46 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

41 km·~49 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Fljótstunga

21 km·~26 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Húsafell

24 km·~28 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#3.Reyðarfellsskógur

27 km·~33 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Hvítárnes

35 km·~42 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

64 km·~77 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

71 km·~86 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

74 km·~89 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

76 km·~92 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

24 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

44 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir

52 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

52 km·~63 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christine und David Schmitt from Klosterneuburg, Austria · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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