Volcano
Grímsvötn Volcano
Hidden beneath the Vatnajökull glacier, Grímsvötn is one of Iceland’s most active and powerful volcanic systems. Known for the glacial lake above its caldera and its frequent eruptions, it has a huge impact on the island through the glacial floods (jökulhlaup) caused by meltwater.
- Region
- South Iceland
- Time to allow
- 1 hour
- Entry
- Free
- Season
- All year
Practical information
- Kind
- Volcano
- Road
- F-road · 4x4 required
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Nearest town
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur · 79 km
- Reykjavík
- 225 km (as the crow flies)
- Coordinates
- 64.4200, -17.3300
- On the map
- Open location
Before you go
- Under Vatnajökull; not visible from the surface, only on scenic flights.