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Gígur

North Iceland369 m

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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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65.5805°N, 16.8103°W · North Iceland

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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
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232 mapped places within 20 km

Tours that include Gígur

Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 hInside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 hEarth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 hEarth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minEarth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minAskja Classicfrom 34.900 ISK · 12 hAskja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hLake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 hAskja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
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Gígur weather and conditions

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-1°Cclear · feels -7°C6 m/swind9 h 49 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:47
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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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.

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum8 km
  2. 2Víti15 km
  3. 3Leirhnjúkur16 km
  4. 4Krafla18 km
  5. 5Fremrinámar18 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ullarfoss31 km
  2. 2Selfoss32 km
  3. 3Dettifoss32 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit6 km
  2. 2Stóragjá Cave6 km
  3. 3Grjótagjá6 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Reykjahlíð8 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn10 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Laugar30 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð8 km
  2. 2Nettó57 km
  3. 3Hagkaup60 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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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.

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All volcanoes14 volcanoes in North Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams