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Kollóttadyngja

North Iceland, IcelandDormant1177 m

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VolcanoNorth Iceland

Kollóttadyngja

North Iceland, IcelandDormant1177 m

About

Kollóttadyngja is a shield volcano in the Ódáðahraun lava-field in Iceland. Its height reaches 1,177 metres, and it has a diameter of 6–7 km.

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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Kollóttadyngja is in North Iceland at 65.2167°N, 16.5500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,177 m above sea level
Off the main road: 37.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 48.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 283 km in a straight line
What else is close: 49 mapped places within 20 km

Kollóttadyngja weather and conditions

At Kollóttadyngja in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -6°C), fog, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:31). 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 Kollóttadyngja

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Is it safe to visit Kollóttadyngja?

Kollóttadyngja 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 Kollóttadyngja?

Kollóttadyngja 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 Kollóttadyngja?

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 Kollóttadyngja?

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.Gljúfrasmiður

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Drekafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Skínandi

31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Hrafnabjargafoss

39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Víti Askja

20 km·~24 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#2.Víti

21 km·~25 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Laugarvallalaug

44 km·~53 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Stóragjá Cave

47 km·~57 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Herðubreiðarlindir

16 km·~19 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

19 km·~23 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Drekaskáli

20 km·~23 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal

36 km·~43 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F894 Öskjuvatnsvegur

20 km·~23 min drive

Final bumpy kilometers to Askja

#2.F88 Öskjuleið

21 km·~25 min drive

Shortcut to Askja caldera

2 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

50 km·~60 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

88 km·~106 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

88 km·~106 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

88 km·~106 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

38 km·~46 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

45 km·~54 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skjöldólfsstaðir

67 km·~81 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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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