Map of Krýsuvík
Map
63.9300°N, 22.1000°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 360 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road 41 (Keilisvegur)
Off the main road
- 1.1 km from Route 41
Nearest town
- Hafnarfjörður — 12.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 25 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 450 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Krýsuvík
Grindavík, Krýsuvík & Eruption Site Half Day Tourfrom 14.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Reykjanes Geopark and Lava Landscapesfrom 19.300 ISK · 7 h
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 hKrýsuvík weather and conditions
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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
km column = your drive
- 1Eldborg2 km
- 2
Þráinsskjöldur6 km - 3Innri-Sandhóll11 km
- 4
Brennisteinsfjöll13 km - 5
Litla-Skógfell13 km
Hot springs
- 1
Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður4 km - 2Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður15 km
- 3
Geothermal hot spring near Vogar15 km
Fuel
- 1Einhella13 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2
Suðurhella14 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Norðurhella14 km · 279.9 kr/L
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
Is it safe to visit Krýsuvík?
Krýsuvík 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 Krýsuvík?
Krýsuvík is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Krýsuvík?
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 Krýsuvík?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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
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