Glacier · Westfjords
Glámujökull
former glacier in Iceland
Quick facts
- Glámujökull is 372 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 15 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.7 km away.
- The nearest town to Glámujökull is Ísafjörður.
- Glámujökull is a glacier in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Ísafjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 372 km by road, about 6 h 15 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 65.7878° N, 22.9700° 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 5.7 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 Glámujökull?
Glámujökull is a glacier in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Glámujökull?
Glámujökull is at 65.7878° N, 22.9700° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Ísafjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Glámajökull, a glacier about 4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Glámujökull from Reykjavík?
Glámujökull is 372 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 15 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.7 km away.
How do I get to Glámujökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Glámujökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ísafjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Glámujökull?
We have not verified a fee for Glámujökull. 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.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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