Travel network

Volcano

Grímsvötn

An active subglacial volcano beneath Vatnajökull, driving frequent jökulhlaup floods and known for a powerful 2011 ash eruption.
Type
Volcano
Short name
Grímsvötn
Coordinates
0.000000, 0.000000
Source
Old Heimdall
Updated
May 17, 2026

About this entry

Grímsvötn in the travel network.

An active subglacial volcano beneath Vatnajökull, driving frequent jökulhlaup floods and known for a powerful 2011 ash eruption.

Grímsvötn is catalogued as a volcano 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.