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Thordarhyrna

Highlands, IcelandDormant1650 m

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Thordarhyrna

Highlands, IcelandDormant1650 m

About

Thordarhyrna is one of seven subglacial volcanoes beneath the Vatnajokull glacier in Iceland. It is a paired active central volcano with Grímsvötn, and can be classified as part of the Grímsvötn-Laki volcanic system, with common fissure swarms to the south.

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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Thordarhyrna is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2714°N, 17.5347°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,650 m above sea level
Off the main road: 44 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 61.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 214 km in a straight line
What else is close: 14 mapped places within 20 km

Thordarhyrna weather and conditions

At Thordarhyrna in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -7°C (feels like -13°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Thordarhyrna

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Photo: European Union , Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution

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Is it safe to visit Thordarhyrna?

Thordarhyrna 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 Thordarhyrna?

Thordarhyrna is in Highlands. 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 Thordarhyrna?

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 Thordarhyrna?

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.Hvítárfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Morsárfoss

36 km·~43 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#4.Svartifoss

38 km·~46 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

12 km·~15 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

59 km·~71 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

80 km·~96 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Brennisteinsalda

80 km·~96 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Blágil

34 km·~41 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#2.Campsite Reception

39 km·~47 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#3.Skaftafell

39 km·~47 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

46 km·~56 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

112 km·~135 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

119 km·~143 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

136 km·~163 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

44 km·~53 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

58 km·~70 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

61 km·~73 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

85 km·~102 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · European Union , Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
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