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Gígur

North Iceland, Iceland369 m

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Gígur

North Iceland, Iceland369 m

About

Þríhnúkagígur is a dormant volcano in the volcanic system of Brennisteinsfjöll near Reykjavík, Iceland. Covering a 3,270 square metres (35,200 sq ft) area and a depth of 213 meters (699 ft), it has not erupted in the past 4000 years.

You can feel the heat in some spots. A reminder that Iceland sits on one of Earth's most active volcanic zones.

Covering a 3,270 square metres (35,200 sq ft) area and a depth of 213 meters (699 ft), it has not erupted in the past 4000 years. It was discovered in 1974 by cave explorer Árni B. Stefánsson, and opened for tourism in 2012.

Follow marked paths in active geothermal areas. The ground can be unstable or concealing scalding water beneath a thin crust.

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Gígur is in North Iceland at 65.5805°N, 16.8103°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 6.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 290 km in a straight line
What else is close: 232 mapped places within 20 km

Gígur weather and conditions

At Gígur in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:34). 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 Gígur

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Is it safe to visit Gígur?

Gígur 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 Gígur?

Gígur is in North Iceland. 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 Gígur?

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 Gígur?

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.Ullarfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Selfoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Dettifoss

32 km·~39 min drive

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per…

#4.Hafragilsfoss

34 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

5.8 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Stóragjá Cave

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#3.Grjótagjá

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

30 km·~36 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vogar

6.9 km·~8 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Bjarg

8.2 km·~10 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hlíð, Mývatni

9.4 km·~11 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#4.CJA Campsite

28 km·~34 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

57 km·~68 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

60 km·~72 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

60 km·~72 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykjahlíð

8.2 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

10 km·~13 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

35 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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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