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Hveravellir

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Map of Hveravellir

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64.7560°N, 19.9975°W · Highlands

Plan your visit

Off the main road
21.5 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 56.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
115 km in a straight line
What else is close
32 mapped places within 20 km

Hveravellir weather and conditions

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-4°Covercast · feels -12°C10 m/sgusts 169 h 47 mdaylight · 08:12 – 17:59
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Húsafell42 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Geysir52 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Reykholt62 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúðin70 km
  2. 2Krambúð71 km
  3. 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga84 km
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Frequently
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questions

Is it safe to visit Hveravellir?
Hveravellir 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 Hveravellir?
Hveravellir 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 Hveravellir?
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 Hveravellir?
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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