About
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 stark. 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.
Map of Þríhnúkagígur
63.9984°N, 21.6989°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 8.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Hafnarfjörður — 13 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 20 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 882 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Þríhnúkagígur
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Volcano Valley ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 2.5 Hoursfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISKÞríhnúkagígur weather and conditions
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Cars & campers
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Leitin8 km - 2
Brennisteinsfjöll11 km - 3Eldborg20 km
- 4Hengill21 km
- 5
Krýsuvík21 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær13 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Breiðholt13 km
- 3Víti13 km
Fuel
- 1
Búðarkór12 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Norðlingaholt12 km · 279.9 kr/L - 3Suðurfell13 km · 279.7 kr/L
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Uaiecs · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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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