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Þorbjörn is a 243 m high volcanic mountain next to the town of Grindavík (Gullbringusýsla) on Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland. Blue Lagoon can be easily seen from the summit.
You can feel the heat in some spots. A reminder that Iceland sits on one of Earth's most active volcanic zones.
Follow marked paths in active geothermal areas. The ground can be unstable or concealing scalding water beneath a thin crust.
Map of Þorbjörn
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63.8658°N, 22.4366°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Elevation- 243 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 43 (Norðurljósavegur - Grindavík)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 43
Nearest town- Grindavík — 2.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 39 km in a straight line
What else is close- 300 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þorbjörn
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
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
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 regionÞorbjörn weather and conditions
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6°Clight drizzle · feels 0°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 59 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:15
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Nearby
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- 1
Svartsengi1 km - 2Gos við Grindavík2 km
- 3Gos í Sundhnúksgígum 20234 km
- 4
Lágafell5 km - 5Rauðhóll6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1Grindavík3 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Stapabraut12 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Reykjanesbær13 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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Is it safe to visit Þorbjörn?
Þorbjörn 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 Þorbjörn?
Þorbjörn 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 Þorbjörn?
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 Þorbjörn?
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 · Reykholt · 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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