Glacier · North Iceland
Kambsjökull
glacier in Iceland
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
- Kambsjökull is 451 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.6 km away.
- The nearest town to Kambsjökull is Húsavík.
- Kambsjökull is a glacier in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 451 km by road, about 7 h 40 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.9522° N, 17.7728° 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 3.6 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Kambsjökull?
Kambsjökull is a glacier in North Iceland.
Where is Kambsjökull?
Kambsjökull is at 65.9522° N, 17.7728° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Kambsmýrarhnjúkur, a mountain about 1.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kambsjökull from Reykjavík?
Kambsjökull is 451 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.6 km away.
How do I get to Kambsjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kambsjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Kambsjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Kambsjökull. 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 Kambsjökull?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 62 minutes' drive from Kambsjökull. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (71 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon62 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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