Travel network

Glacier

Eyjafjallajökull

The south-coast ice-capped volcano whose 2010 eruption disrupted European air travel.
Type
Glacier
Short name
Eyjafjallajökull
Coordinates
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Source
Old Heimdall
Updated
May 17, 2026

About this entry

Eyjafjallajökull in the travel network.

The south-coast ice-capped volcano whose 2010 eruption disrupted European air travel. Its glacier feeds outlet tongues above Skógar while the Fimmvörðuháls trail crosses fresh craters Magni and Móði formed in the lead-up to the main eruption.

Eyjafjallajökull is catalogued as a glacier and works as an itinerary stop in Heimdall. Coordinates are available for map routing and itinerary planning. Travel planners and operators can use the same entry across marketplace tours, pickup details, route planning, and client itineraries so the place stays consistent wherever it appears.

Planning notes

  • Useful for itinerary stops, route pacing, photo planning, and local guiding notes.
  • Access, safety, and timing should always be checked against current conditions before travel.
  • Map coordinates are available, making the entry useful for routing and day-by-day trip maps.