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Krafla

North IcelandActive818 m

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Krafla is a volcanic caldera of about 10 km (6. 2 mi) in diameter with a 90 km (56 mi) long fissure zone.

Standing on a volcano puts things in perspective. The earth beneath your feet is alive and restless.

2 mi) in diameter with a 90 km (56 mi) long fissure zone. It is located in the north of Iceland in the Mývatn region and is situated on the Iceland hotspot atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which forms the divergent boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Its highest peak reaches up to 818 m (2,684 ft) and it is 2 km (1.

Check road conditions before heading to volcanic areas. Some roads close seasonally or after weather events.

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65.7377°N, 16.8276°W · North Iceland

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Elevation
818 m above sea level
Off the main road
10.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Reykjahlíð — 11.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
299 km in a straight line
What else is close
211 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Krafla

Snowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 hBike and Bathfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 hHike and Bathfrom 18.900 ISK · 5 hFat Bike Mountain challengefrom 24.900 ISK · 3 hLake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 hAskja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hLofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 minLake Mývatn 1.Hour Snowmobile Safarifrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minBuggy Adventure Mývatn - ATV tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 2 h
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Krafla weather and conditions

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2°Covercast · feels -3°C6 m/swind9 h 41 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:43
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Krafla — photo by Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Leirhnjúkur2 km
  2. 2Víti4 km
  3. 3Þeistareykjarbunga16 km
  4. 4Gígur18 km
  5. 5Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum22 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Selfoss21 km
  2. 2Dettifoss22 km
  3. 3Hafragilsfoss22 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit3 km
  2. 2Grjótagjá13 km
  3. 3Stóragjá Cave14 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Reykjahlíð11 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn21 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Laugar25 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð11 km
  2. 2Nettó41 km
  3. 3Hagkaup58 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Is it safe to visit Krafla?
Krafla 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 Krafla?
Krafla 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 Krafla?
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 Krafla?
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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All volcanoes14 volcanoes in North Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams