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Grímsnes

About

Grímsnes is a relatively small fissure or crater row volcanic system located in South Iceland, located south–east of Lake Thingvallavatn and east of the en echelon group of volcanic systems extending across the Reykjanes Peninsula, that erupted last in the Holocene.

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

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

Map of Grímsnes

Map

64.0368°N, 20.8891°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 35 (Hringv-Laugarv.v.)
Off the main road
0.3 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Sólheimar — 12.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
53 km in a straight line
What else is close
223 mapped places within 20 km

Grímsnes weather and conditions

Last updated

3°Covercast · feels -2°C5 m/sgusts 149 h 58 mdaylight · 08:10 – 18:08
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kerið< 1 km
  2. 2Hreppar41 km
  3. 3Búrfell52 km
  4. 4Hekla60 km
  5. 5Rauðaskál64 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Minni Borg7 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Selfoss12 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Hveragerði15 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Hagkaup Sérvara12 km
  2. 2Bónus12 km
  3. 3Nettó12 km
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Frequently
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questions

Is it safe to visit Grímsnes?
Grímsnes 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 Grímsnes?
Grímsnes is in South Coast. 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 Grímsnes?
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 Grímsnes?
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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