Glacier · The Highlands
Eyjafjallajökull
ice cap in Iceland covering the caldera of a volcano
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Eyjafjallajökull is 153 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car. The nearest road is about 5 km away.
- Eyjafjallajökull rises to 1,651 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Eyjafjallajökull is Hvolsvöllur.
- Eyjafjallajökull is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,651 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 153 km by road, about 2 h 22 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.6333° N, 19.6000° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The nearest road is about 5 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Eyjafjallajökull?
Eyjafjallajökull is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,651 metres above sea level.
Where is Eyjafjallajökull?
Eyjafjallajökull is at 63.6333° N, 19.6000° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Steinsholtsjökull, a glacier about 3.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Eyjafjallajökull from Reykjavík?
Eyjafjallajökull is 153 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car. The nearest road is about 5 km away.
How do I get to Eyjafjallajökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Eyjafjallajökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Does it cost anything to visit Eyjafjallajökull?
We have not verified a fee for Eyjafjallajökull. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Eyjafjallajökull?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 79 minutes' drive from Eyjafjallajökull. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (109 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool109 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SteinsholtsjökullGlacier · 3.5 km
GígjökullGlacier · 4.2 kmPublic domain · Photo: TommyBee
StakkholtsgjáCanyon · 5.1 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo
ValahnúkurMountain · 6.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt- Valahnúkur hikeHike · 7.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
ÚtigönguhöfðiHike · 7.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.