Smáratún is just over 100 kilometers from Reykjavík. Take the ring-road, no. 1 along the south coast to the town Hvolsvöllur where you make a left turn on to road nr. 261 into Fljótshlíð where another 13 kilometers take you to Smáratún. The whole route is paved and easy driving.

Smáratún has the best seats towards Eyjafjallajökull. During day and clear sky we can see strokes of steam and smoke coming from the volcano and during night we can see the sky painted with red light above the eruption. Unbelievable sight to see.

Click here to view images of the eruption as seen from Smáratún.
More images of the eruption.