Glacier · South Iceland
Kotarjökull
Kotárjökull
glacier in Iceland
Quick facts
- Kotarjökull is 337 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 55 min by car. The nearest road is about 3 km away.
- Kotarjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 337 km by road, about 4 h 55 min |
|---|---|
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.9538° N, 16.7337° 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 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 Kotarjökull?
Kotarjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
Where is Kotarjökull?
Kotarjökull is at 63.9538° N, 16.7337° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Falljökull, a glacier about 3.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kotarjökull from Reykjavík?
Kotarjökull is 337 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 55 min by car. The nearest road is about 3 km away.
How do I get to Kotarjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kotarjökull, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Kotarjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Kotarjökull. 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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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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