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Welcome to the vicinity of Eyjafjallajökull - stage four of The Volcanic Way

Eyjafjallajökull is an ice-capped volcano that famously erupted in 2010, its ash cloud affecting air traffic widely in Europe. Up close, the eruption caused flash floods and spewed ash over nearby farms and villages for over a month. However, this eruption had an immensely positive aftermath as it helped establish Iceland as a travel destination. Moreover, the ash turned out to be a good fertilizer for the farmland. The world-known waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss flow off the edges of the mountains below Eyjafjallajökull. Learn all you ever wanted to know about volcanoes at the Lava Centre in Hvolsvöllur or book a tour to Þórsmörk nature reserve for peaceful moments in unspoiled nature.

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Activities - Eyjafjallajökull

Skogar Museum
Skógar Museum was founded in 1949 and nowadays hosts a collection of more than 18,000 regional artifacts, exhibited in three different spaces. It is located 150 km east of Reykjavík, just off Ring Roa…
Hellishólar Travel Service
Hellishólar offers a 18 hole golf course with the rivers Þverá and Grjótá running through it. Surrounded by breathtaking nature, the golf course is both demanding and fun. Golf clubs and golfcarts are…
Midgard Adventure
Midgard Adventure Midgard Adventure is a Tour Operator & Travel Agency that delivers authentic experiences with local,highly experienced guides. We offer day tours and multi-day trips, either in small…
Into the Wild
Into The Wild Into The Wild offers first class, tailor-made Super-Jeep adventure tours. Would you like to take a walk through an underground river or stand face to face to a magnificent glacier whilst…
LAVA centre
LAVA "Iceland Volcano & Earthquake Center" reveals the epic forces of nature that shaped our planet and created Iceland only 20 million years ago. LAVA is dedicated to the unique volcanoes and geology…
Mr.Iceland
Horseback ride and dinner with a Viking! Efri-Úlfsstaðir, our farm, is located right in the center of our greatest Saga: BrennuNjáls Saga. Arriving at our farm, you will be a part of our history, and…
Southcoast Adventure
Specializes in tailor-made private & luxury tours and all kinds of day trips around Iceland. Open schedule tours or private Southcoast Adventure was established in 2009 by Þorgerður Guðmundsdóttir and…

Accommodation - Eyjafjallajökull

Hellishólar Travel Service
Hellishólar offers a 18 hole golf course with the rivers Þverá and Grjótá running through it. Surrounded by breathtaking nature, the golf course is both demanding and fun. Golf clubs and golfcarts are…
Midgard Adventure
Midgard Adventure Midgard Adventure is a Tour Operator & Travel Agency that delivers authentic experiences with local,highly experienced guides. We offer day tours and multi-day trips, either in small…
Country Hotel Anna
Country hotel Anna, the smallest 3star hotel in the country, bids you the largest welcome. The hotel's charm is displayed in the form of 7 well-appointed and romantically furnished rooms. The restaura…
Volcano Huts Þórsmörk
Volcano Huts Þórsmörk Volcano Huts are located in the Þórsmörk nature reserve in Iceland, situated in the Húsadalur valley, between towering glaciers and volcanoes. The area can best be described as a…
South Iceland Guesthouse
South Iceland Guesthouse provides accommodation with a kitchen, set in Steinar. This property features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Some units feature a dining area and/or a terrace. …
Brú Guesthouse
With sea views, Brú Guesthouse has accommodation with a kitchenette located in Hólmabæir. Free private parking is available on site. All units include a private bathroom and have air conditioning, a f…
Umi Hotel
UMI hotel offers 28 elegantly designed rooms with nature and comfort as the guiding light. They offer both double and twin rooms with private bathrooms that have either a view towards the magnificent …
Mr.Iceland
Horseback ride and dinner with a Viking! Efri-Úlfsstaðir, our farm, is located right in the center of our greatest Saga: BrennuNjáls Saga. Arriving at our farm, you will be a part of our history, and…
Bakland að Lágafelli
Apartments in peaceful and magnificent surroundings of the South. We are constantly eliminating and improving the physical obstacles in our housing and pathways. Bakland að Lágafelli Apartments are wh…

Learn about Volcanoes and Earthquakes

LAVA "Iceland Volcano & Earthquake Center" reveals the epic forces of nature that shaped our planet and created Iceland only 20 million years ago. LAVA is dedicated to the unique volcanoes and geology of Iceland.

 

The center features an interactive educational exhibition exploring the art and science of geology and the volcanic systems in Iceland and an educational learning center for geology where staff members educate visitors to make the visit as enjoyable and memorable as possible. The interactive exhibition further displays a collection of artifacts, films, and graphics from various volcano eruptions in the past century.

Volcanic Wisdom

Eyjafjallajökull stands 1,651 meters tall and is known for its challenging name, which translates to "Island Mountain Glacier." Situated in the East Volcanic Zone, the volcano has been relatively active over the past 8,000 years, with its most recent eruption in 2010. The summit houses a 2.5 km wide ice-filled caldera, blanketed by a glacier up to 200 meters thick.

Eyjafjallajökull is known for its challenging name, which translates to "Island Mountain Glacier." 

Fun fact: the 2010 eruption produced an ash cloud that disrupted air travel across Europe, causing the most extensive flight restrictions since World War II.

The Stages of The Volcanic Way

1. Fagradalsfjall
Located in Reykjanes Peninsula, a captivating geological wonderland where the raw power of nature is on full display.
2. Hengill
As you reach the vicinity of Hengill, you will start noticing steam rising from hills, mountains, and even within the town of Hveragerði.
3. Hekla
Hekla has been dubbed the Queen of Iceland’s volcanoes. The one that has erupted most frequently in recent years;
4. Eyjafjallajökull
Eyjafjallajökull is an ice-capped volcano that famously erupted in 2010, its ash cloud affecting air traffic widely in Europe.
5. Eldfell
One fateful night in 1973, the people of Westman islands woke up to a volcanic eruption at the edge of the town.
6. Katla
The vicinity of Katla is recognized by its vast black sands. While the volcano itself is hiding under thick layers of ice, its surrounding glacier, Mýrdalsjökull, is a majestic sight.
7. Lakagígar
The vast lava fields of the Lakiagígar region can seem otherworldly. Two significant volcanic eruptions produced these mystical landscapes:
8. Öræfajökull
Vatnajökull glacier is everpresent as you explore the easternmost part of The Volcanic Way. Its highest peak is Öræfajökull, a stratovolcano at Vatnajökull's southern edge
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers for anyone traveling The Volcanic Way