Volcano · South Iceland

Öræfajökull

volcano in south-eastern Iceland

Öræfajökull, Iceland
Photo: 24dakenlo @ Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0

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

  • Öræfajökull is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
  • Öræfajökull rises to 2,110 metres above sea level.
  • Öræfajökull is a volcano in South Iceland.
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The facts

Öræfajökull: The facts
Elevation2,110 m
From Reykjavík366 km by road, about 5 h 25 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0254° N, 16.6421° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 11 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Öræfajökull?

Öræfajökull is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 2,110 metres above sea level.

Where is Öræfajökull?

Öræfajökull is at 64.0254° N, 16.6421° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Hvannadalshnúkur, a mountain about 2.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Öræfajökull from Reykjavík?

Öræfajökull is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.

How do I get to Öræfajökull?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Öræfajökull, not to a search for its name.

Does it cost anything to visit Öræfajökull?

We have not verified a fee for Öræfajökull. 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.

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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