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A volcano in South Coast. Part of Iceland's active volcanic system that shapes the landscape.
The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.
Part of Iceland's volcanic belt, this area sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart.
The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.
Map of Surtsey
Surtsey is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.3005°N, 20.6026°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 45.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vestmannaeyjabær — 22.6 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 115 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 15 mapped places within 20 km
Surtsey weather and conditions
At Surtsey in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 7°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 35 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:40). 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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Vestmannaeyjar21 km - 2
Helgafell22 km - 3
Eldfell23 km - 4
Eyjafjallajökull61 km - 5
Þórólfsfell66 km
Waterfalls
70-meter drop. South Coast waterfall waiting to be discovered. The classics are great,…
A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…
The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
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Public_bath hot spring
Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…
Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…
Campsites
Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…
The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Brian Gratwicke · 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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