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Prestahnúkur

West Iceland, IcelandDormant1223 m

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VolcanoWest Iceland

Prestahnúkur

West Iceland, IcelandDormant1223 m

About

The peak Prestahnúkur with a height of 1,223 m (4,012 ft), is in the Western Volcanic Zone to the west of the Highlands of Iceland to the west of Langjökull glacier, or to be more specific, to the west of Geitlandsjökull glacier, a part of the Langjökull.

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

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

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Prestahnúkur is in West Iceland at 64.6000°N, 20.5800°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,223 m above sea level
Off the main road: 26.1 km from Route 52
Nearest town: Reykholt — 35.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 83 km in a straight line
What else is close: 81 mapped places within 20 km

Prestahnúkur weather and conditions

At Prestahnúkur in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -7°C (feels like -11°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:45). 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

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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 Prestahnúkur

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Prestahnúkur — photo by Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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Is it safe to visit Prestahnúkur?

Prestahnúkur 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 Prestahnúkur?

Prestahnúkur is in West 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 Prestahnúkur?

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 Prestahnúkur?

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.Lambárfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Háaleitisfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Veitufoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Selgil

15 km·~18 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

18 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

32 km·~38 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#4.Englandshverir

32 km·~39 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsafell

18 km·~21 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#2.Reyðarfellsskógur

20 km·~24 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Fljótstunga

21 km·~25 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Geysir, Haukadal

35 km·~42 min drive

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

43 km·~52 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

54 km·~64 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

64 km·~77 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

64 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

18 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn

43 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
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