Glacier · Westfjords
Drangajökull
glacier on Iceland
Quick facts
- Drangajökull is 308 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 32 min by car. The nearest road is about 8.5 km away.
- Drangajökull rises to 925 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Drangajökull is Ísafjörður.
- Drangajökull is a glacier in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 925 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Ísafjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 308 km by road, about 4 h 32 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.1500° N, 22.2500° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The nearest road is about 8.5 km away.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Drangajökull?
Drangajökull is a glacier in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 925 metres above sea level.
Where is Drangajökull?
Drangajökull is at 66.1500° N, 22.2500° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Ísafjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Kaldalón, a lake about 9.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Drangajökull from Reykjavík?
Drangajökull is 308 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 32 min by car. The nearest road is about 8.5 km away.
How do I get to Drangajökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Drangajökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ísafjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Drangajökull?
We have not verified a fee for Drangajökull. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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