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Grensdalur

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Grensdalur

Reykjavík Area, IcelandExtinct

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Grensdalur is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0275°N, 21.1699°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hveragerði — 3.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 40 km in a straight line
What else is close: 269 mapped places within 20 km

Grensdalur weather and conditions

At Grensdalur in Reykjavik, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 03:30· 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 Grensdalur

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Is it safe to visit Grensdalur?

Grensdalur 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 Grensdalur?

Grensdalur is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Grensdalur?

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 Grensdalur?

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.Djúpagilsfoss

2.7 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Reykjafoss

2.9 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Helgufoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Öxarárfoss

27 km·~32 min drive

Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjadalur Thermal River

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…

#2.Grýla

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

2 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Leirgerður

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hveragerði - Reykjamörk

3.2 km·~4 min drive

The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Í Hveragerði

3.3 km·~4 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þrastaskógi

9.6 km·~11 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#4.Þrastalundur

9.6 km·~12 min drive

Þrastalundur Camping in Golden Circle

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

13 km·~16 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

13 km·~16 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hveragerði

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Eyrarbakki

18 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Minni Borg

20 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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