A near perfect ring shaped volcanic crater.
Eldborg is a strikingly symmetrical crater rising from a mossy lava field on the way to Snaefellsnes, reached by a gentle hike across heath and birch.
From the rim there are wide views over the lava and out to the sea, a rewarding and uncrowded walk.
West Iceland begins about an hour north of Reykjavik along the ring road, an easy self drive that opens up Borgarfjordur and the bays beyond.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A walk to the edge of an elegant, oval volcanic crater.
A gentle trail across mossy lava and birch scrub.
Open scenery toward the peninsula and the sea.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Eldborg Crater is in West Iceland, Iceland. It is on the southern approach to the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland.
Eldborg is known for its almost perfectly ring shaped crater, an easy hike through lava and heath, and broad summit views toward Snaefellsnes.
The best time to visit is may to September, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.