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Eyjafjallajökull

South CoastActiveStratovolcano1651 m

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The volcano that disrupted global air travel in 2010. Ice-capped stratovolcano on the south coast. Still can't pronounce it? That's okay. Locals call it 'E15' sometimes.

Standing at its base, you see the glacier cap and remember that underneath is fire. The 2010 eruption feels recent. The power sleeping here is humbling.

The 2010 eruption wasn't huge, but the ash cloud grounded 100,000 flights worldwide. It became a symbol of how nature can disrupt modern life. The glacier on top made the eruption more explosive.

You can't climb it without a guide and proper gear. The visitor center at Þorvaldseyri farm has great exhibits about the eruption. The nearby Fimmvörðuháls trail crosses between here and Katla.

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63.6300°N, 19.6214°W · South Coast

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Elevation
1,651 m above sea level
Off the main road
9.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 33 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
127 km in a straight line
What else is close
475 mapped places within 20 km

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Thorsmork and Eyjafjallajokullfrom 52.900 ISK · 8 hSouth Coast Waterfalls, Black Beach and Glacier Adventure | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 hSnowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökullfrom 34.990 ISK · 3 h05B - Below the Mountainsfrom 33.420 ISK · 9 hVolcano Movie - All the latest eruptions in Iceland in 4K at the LAVA Centre Volcano Cinemafrom 2.000 ISK · 15 minEyjafjallajökull Volcano Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 hEyjafjallajökull Hikefrom 65.990 ISK · 8 h 30 minBuggy Adventure-1 hourfrom 19.990 ISK · 1 hÞórsmörk Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 6 h
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Eyjafjallajökull weather and conditions

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-3°Csnow · feels -13°C14 m/sgusts 199 h 54 mdaylight · 08:07 – 18:01
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

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FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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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
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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
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Eyjafjallajökull — photo by Joschenbacher · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Joschenbacher · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Magni9 km
  2. 2Móði9 km
  3. 3Þórólfsfell10 km
  4. 4Tindfjallajökull18 km
  5. 5Katla28 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Stakkholtsgjá6 km
  2. 2Stigafoss7 km
  3. 3Slæðufoss9 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Seljavallalaug7 km
  2. 2Hot Spring Shower18 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur33 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur33 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar38 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal39 km · 309.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan33 km
  2. 2Bónus38 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin45 km
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Tours

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  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
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questions

How do you pronounce Eyjafjallajökull?
AY-ya-fyat-la-YO-kutl. Or just say "E15" like some locals do.
Can you climb Eyjafjallajökull?
Only with experienced guides and proper gear. The glacier is dangerous.
Will Eyjafjallajökull erupt again?
Eventually. Icelandic volcanoes are all monitored closely. No signs of imminent activity.
Where is the best view of Eyjafjallajökull?
Seljalandsfoss area, or the Þorvaldseyri visitor center which has exhibits about the 2010 eruption.
Is Eyjafjallajökull still active?
It's dormant, not extinct. It will erupt again someday — just not predictably when.

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