Eldborg Crater
Eldborg
A round, castle-like scoria crater rising about 60 metres above the lava field. A walk of about 1.5 to 2 hours takes you up to the crater rim.
Eldborg means 'fire castle'. It is a crater formed in an eruption about 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. Its outer walls are steep and tidy, and the crater is about 200 metres long and 50 metres deep, so it looks like a castle from a distance. The trail starts at Snorrastaðir farm and crosses about 2.5 km of lava field covered in birch trees and moss to the foot of the crater. From there, a path aided by iron chains leads up to the crater rim. The round trip takes about two hours. It is free, located on the southern stretch of Route 54 as you enter the peninsula, and pairs well with Gerðuberg.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Gerðuberg Basalt Columns
- Helgafell
- Stykkishólmur
- Súgandisey Lighthouse
- Berserkjahraun Lava Field
- Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
- Ytri Tunga Seal Beach
- Flatey Island