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Torfajökull

South Coast, IcelandDormant1190 m

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VolcanoSouth Coast

Torfajökull

South Coast, IcelandDormant1190 m

About

Torfajökull is a rhyolitic stratovolcano, with a large caldera capped by a glacier of the same name and associated with a complex of subglacial volcanoes.

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.

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Map of Torfajökull

Torfajökull is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8942°N, 19.0103°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,190 m above sea level
Off the main road: 33.1 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 48.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 146 km in a straight line
What else is close: 369 mapped places within 20 km

Torfajökull weather and conditions

At Torfajökull in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -5°C (feels like -8°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Torfajökull

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Torfajökull — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Is it safe to visit Torfajökull?

Torfajökull 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 Torfajökull?

Torfajökull is in South Coast. 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 Torfajökull?

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 Torfajökull?

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.Ljósafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Axlafoss

15 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Markarfljótsfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Bláfjallakvísl

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

11 km·~13 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Brennisteinsalda

11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Strútslaug

3.8 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Strútur

6.4 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.

#3.Strútur á Mælifellssandi

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#4.Höskuldsskáli

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

10 km·~12 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#2.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

12 km·~14 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#3.F223 Eldgjárvegur

17 km·~20 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#4.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

17 km·~21 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

49 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

53 km·~64 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

68 km·~82 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

69 km·~83 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

36 km·~44 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

49 km·~59 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

53 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

62 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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