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Hamarinn

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A volcano in the Highlands. Part of Iceland's active volcanic system that shapes the landscape.

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.

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Hamarinn is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.4634°N, 17.7407°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 79.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 206 km in a straight line
What else is close: 6 mapped places within 20 km

Hamarinn weather and conditions

At Hamarinn in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -7°C (feels like -13°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:33). 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 Hamarinn

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

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

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Is it safe to visit Hamarinn?

Hamarinn is listed as an active volcano. Whether you can approach it depends entirely on current conditions — during an eruption, authorities set an exclusion zone and you must never cross a closure line. Check safetravel.is and the Icelandic Met Office (vedur.is) before you go, and follow all official instructions on site.

How do I get to Hamarinn?

Hamarinn is in Highlands. 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 Hamarinn?

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 Hamarinn?

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.Hvítárfoss

46 km·~55 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

46 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Morsárfoss

57 km·~68 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#4.Svartifoss

61 km·~73 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

36 km·~43 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Laugafell

69 km·~82 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

76 km·~91 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Hveradalir

77 km·~92 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

34 km·~41 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Blágil

45 km·~54 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

62 km·~74 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Campsite Reception

62 km·~74 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

76 km·~92 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

124 km·~149 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

130 km·~156 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

132 km·~158 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

67 km·~80 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

76 km·~91 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

80 km·~96 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

84 km·~100 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.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 →

3 tours near Highlands

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

OpenStreetMapVisitor 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