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Eldfell

Eldfell offers a close view of the volcanic cone and the lava spread by the 1973 eruption. The final ascent is steep and may have loose gravel, so consider the terrain and your available time before setting out.

Eldfell volcanic cone above Heimaey town and harbour.
Photo by Aerial_view_of_the_Westmen_Isles,_2009-02-01.jpg: Bruce McAdam Camera location62° 55′ 41.37″ N, 20° 27′ 25.92″ W View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap 62.928158; -20.457200 derivative work: Teofilo (talk) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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What makes it special

  • From Eldfell, the cone, lava fields and Heimaey harbour form a tangible account of the eruption.
  • The final stretch is steep and may have loose volcanic gravel.
Eldfell
Photo by michael clarke stuff Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
Eldfell
Photo by Diego Delso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Eldfell volcanic cone above Heimaey town and harbour.

Heimaey: connecting the harbor, recent lava and the memory of 1973

On Heimaey, the Eldfell volcano and Eldheimar Museum help you decide whether a ferry stopover is enough or whether it is worth staying overnight as the sea conditions change.

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Profile updated: 28/09/2026