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Eldfell is a volcanic cone just over 200 metres (660 ft) high on the Icelandic island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands. It formed in a volcanic eruption that began without warning on the eastern side of Heimaey on 23 January 1973.
The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.
It formed in a volcanic eruption that began without warning on the eastern side of Heimaey on 23 January 1973. The name means Hill of Fire in Icelandic..
The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.
Map of Eldfell
Eldfell is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4323°N, 20.2473°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Elevation- 205 m above sea level
Off the main road- 22.7 km from Route 1
- Nearest town
- Vestmannaeyjabær — 1.3 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 115 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 69 mapped places within 20 km
Eldfell weather and conditions
At Eldfell in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 8°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 36 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:39). 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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Helgafell1 km - 2
Vestmannaeyjar2 km - 3
Surtsey23 km - 4
Eyjafjallajökull38 km - 5
Þórólfsfell43 km
Waterfalls
70-meter drop. South Coast waterfall waiting to be discovered. The classics are great,…
A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…
The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Hot_tub hot spring
Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…
Public_bath hot spring
Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.
The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…
The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · michael clarke stuff · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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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