Þríhnúkagígur
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Þríhnúkagígur

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TypeVolcanic crater / magma chamber
Depth212 m
DifficultyModerate
Walking time45 min
Walking distance3 km

Þríhnúkagígur (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈθr̥iːˈn̥uːkaˈciːɣʏr̥], anglicized as Thrihnukagigur, literally translated as Three Peaks Crater) is a dormant volcano near Reykjavík, Iceland.[1] Covering a 3,270 square metres (35,200 sq ft) area and a depth of 213 meters (699 ft), it has not erupted since the second century BC. It was discovered in 1974 by cave explorer Árni B Stefánsson, and opened for tourism in 2012. It is the only volcano in the world where visitors can take an elevator into the magma chamber. The magma that would normally fill the chamber and become sealed is believed to have drained away, revealing the rift beneath the surface.

In August 2015, the members of the Icelandic band Kaleo and fourteen support staff descended into the volcano's magma chamber and recorded a live rendition of the band's song "Way Down We Go".

In 2016 the Secret Solstice music festival announced that alternative rock musician Chino Moreno of Deftones will perform the first ever public concert inside the magma chamber of a volcano.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrihnukagigur

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Guide required
Helmet required
Special equipment
Open to public
Seasonal access
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Geology

A unique open volcanic chamber entered through the crater opening by lift.

Access

The hike from the meeting point is about 3 km each way. Visitors descend about 120 m into the crater by open cable lift.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source

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