Overview

Eyjafjallajökull rises to 1,651 m in Iceland, within the the Icelandic Highlands of Europe.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Glacier and snow scenery — ice fields, seracs and year-round snow.
• An island peak, rising straight from the sea with a climate of its own.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：1,651 m
• Location：Iceland
• Continent：Europe
• Range：the Icelandic Highlands
• Coordinates：63°38′N 19°37′W