Thordarhyrna, Volcanic system in Skaftárhreppur, Iceland.
Thordarhyrna stands at coordinates 64.2725 latitude and -17.528611 longitude within Vatnajökull National Park, forming part of the extensive Lakagígar volcanic system.
The volcanic system produced massive basalt lava flows during the Skaftáreldar eruptions between June 1783 and February 1784, affecting Iceland's climate and agriculture.
The Skaftárstofa Visitor Centre presents exhibitions about local vegetation, geological formations, and screens documentaries about the historical Laki eruption.
Kirkjubæjarklaustur village, accessible via Ring Road Number 1, provides essential services for travelers exploring the volcanic landscapes of South Iceland.
The municipality of Skaftárhreppur extends over 6,946 square kilometers yet maintains a population of only 452 residents, creating vast spaces of untouched nature.
Location: Skaftárhreppur
GPS coordinates: 64.27250,-17.52861
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:02
Laki
41 km
Vatnajökull
37.9 km
Bárðarbunga
41 km
Vatnajökull National Park
35.9 km
Skaftafell
39.4 km
Svartifoss
38.3 km
Öræfajökull
85.8 km
Hvannadalshnúkur
50.4 km
Breiðamerkurjökull
80.8 km
Morsárfoss
35.8 km
Laki
42.3 km
Svínafellsjökull
44.3 km
Tungnafellsjökull
54.3 km
Fagrifoss
57 km
Loki-Fögrufjöll
23.6 km
Skaftafellsjökull
39.5 km
Dverghamrar
49.8 km
Skeiðará Bridge
41.7 km
Skeiðarárjökull
27.1 km
Foss á Síðu
49.3 km
Kristínartindar
36.9 km
Hundafoss
38.7 km
Skaftárkatlar
24.2 km
Sandfell í Öræfum
51.2 km
Magnúsarfoss
38.6 km
Falljökull
49.5 km
Morsárjökull
36.2 km
Síðujökull
20.6 kmReviews
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