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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.
Map of Eiríksjökull
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64.7723°N, 20.3989°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Eiríksjökull
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionEiríksjökull weather and conditions
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-5°Cheavy snow · feels -17°C17 m/sgusts 239 h 47 mdaylight · 08:13 – 18:00
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hveravellir19 km - 2
Strýtur39 km - 3
Oddnýjarhnjúkur-Langjökull53 km - 4
Kerlingarfjöll56 km - 5Hofsjökull73 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Selgil22 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð24 km
- 3Englandshverir39 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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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.
Data & sources
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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
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