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Eldvörp–Svartsengi ; "fire cones–black meadow" in Icelandic also Svartsengi volcanic system) is a volcanic system in the southwest of Iceland on the Southern Peninsula, southeast of Keflavík International Airport and north of the town of Grindavík.
The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.
The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.
Map of Svartsengi
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63.8777°N, 22.4482°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Elevation- 243 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 426 (Norðurljósavegur 7-9)
Off the main road- 0.8 km from Route 43
Nearest town- Grindavík — 4.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 39 km in a straight line
What else is close- 299 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Svartsengi
Blue Lagoon - Reykjavikfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 min
Reykjavik - Blue Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 min
Blue Lagoon Transfer - Oneway Tourdeskfrom 27.000 ISK · 1 h
Blue Lagoon To keflavik Airportfrom 21.000 ISK · 30 min
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Grindavikfrom 49.437 ISK · 4 h
Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 h
Lava Beach 2-hour ATV tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Midnight Sun Quad / Buggy tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 hBlue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSvartsengi weather and conditions
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6°Cmostly clear · feels 1°C7 m/swind9 h 52 mdaylight · 08:19 – 18:11
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Þorbjörn1 km - 2Gos í Sundhnúksgígum 20233 km
- 3Gos við Grindavík3 km
- 4
Lágafell4 km - 5Rauðhóll6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík4 km
- 2
Geothermal hot spring near Vogar12 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík13 km
Fuel
- 1Grindavík4 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Stapabraut11 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Reykjanesbær12 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
Frequently
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questions
Is it safe to visit Svartsengi?
Svartsengi 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 Svartsengi?
Svartsengi is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Svartsengi?
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 Svartsengi?
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
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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