Trölladyngja

Trölladyngja rises 1,468 meters above sea level, featuring an extensive oblong crater measuring 1,500 meters wide and 100 meters deep.

The last volcanic activity at Trölladyngja occurred approximately 5,000 years ago, leaving behind substantial basalt lava fields flowing northward.

The name Trölladyngja reflects Icelandic folklore, incorporating references to trolls within the volcanic landscape of the northern region.

Visitors can access the volcano through self-drive tours and super jeep excursions, with monitoring stations tracking seismic activity in the area.

The slopes of Trölladyngja vary in steepness, starting at 4 degrees near the base and increasing to 8 degrees at higher elevations.

Location: Skútustaðahreppur

Elevation above the sea: 1,468 m

GPS coordinates: 64.89508,-17.25141

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03