Volcano · South Iceland

Grímsvötn

volcano in Iceland

Grímsvötn, Iceland
Photo: Roger McLassus · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

  • Grímsvötn is 250 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 44 km away.
  • Grímsvötn rises to 1,725 metres above sea level.
  • Grímsvötn is a volcano in South Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Grímsvötn: The facts
Elevation1,725 m
From Reykjavík250 km by road, about 5 h 12 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.4200° N, 17.3300° 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 44 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Grímsvötn?

Grímsvötn is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 1,725 metres above sea level.

Where is Grímsvötn?

Grímsvötn is at 64.4200° N, 17.3300° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Tungnafellsjökull, a volcano about 11 km away in a straight line.

How far is Grímsvötn from Reykjavík?

Grímsvötn is 250 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 44 km away.

How do I get to Grímsvötn?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Grímsvötn?

We have not verified a fee for Grímsvötn. 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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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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