Canyon · North Iceland

Jökulsárgljúfur

Canyon in Iceland

Jökulsárgljúfur, Iceland
Photo: Andreas Tille · CC BY-SA 4.0

Before you go

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.

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Quick facts

  • Jökulsárgljúfur is 532 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 51 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Jökulsárgljúfur is Húsavík.
  • Jökulsárgljúfur is a canyon in North Iceland.
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The facts

Jökulsárgljúfur: The facts
Nearest townHúsavík
From Reykjavík532 km by road, about 7 h 51 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.9289° N, 16.5369° W

Getting there

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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.

Questions people ask

What is Jökulsárgljúfur?

Jökulsárgljúfur is a canyon in North Iceland.

Where is Jökulsárgljúfur?

Jökulsárgljúfur is at 65.9289° N, 16.5369° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Hljóðaklettar, a viewpoint about 1.7 km away in a straight line.

How far is Jökulsárgljúfur from Reykjavík?

Jökulsárgljúfur is 532 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 51 min by car.

How do I get to Jökulsárgljúfur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Jökulsárgljúfur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.

Does it cost anything to visit Jökulsárgljúfur?

We have not verified a fee for Jökulsárgljúfur. 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.

Where can you swim near Jökulsárgljúfur?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 120 minutes' drive from Jökulsárgljúfur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass.

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Sources

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