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Þríhnúkagígur
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Þríhnúkagígur is a dormant volcano in the volcanic system of Brennisteinsfjöll near Reykjavík, Iceland. Covering a 3,270 square metres (35,200 sq ft) area and a depth of 213 meters (699 ft), it has not erupted in the past 4000 years.
The landscape around volcanic areas looks otherworldly. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.
Covering a 3,270 square metres (35,200 sq ft) area and a depth of 213 meters (699 ft), it has not erupted in the past 4000 years. It was discovered in 1974 by cave explorer Árni B. Stefánsson, and opened for tourism in 2012.
The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
Hot Springs
Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Public_bath hot spring
Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.
Campsites
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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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