VolcanoSouth CoastEyjafjallajökull
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About
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.
Map of Eyjafjallajökull
Eyjafjallajökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6300°N, 19.6214°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
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
Eyjafjallajökull weather and conditions
At Eyjafjallajökull in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -4°C (feels like -9°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 38 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:38). 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
- 1Magni9 km
- 2
Móði9 km - 3
Þórólfsfell10 km - 4
Tindfjallajökull18 km - 5
Katla28 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in Iceland.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…
Geothermal spot
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
F-Roads
Loop around Laki craters
Road to Laki craters
The road to Þórsmörk valley
Fjallabaksleið syðri
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 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 · Joschenbacher · 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
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