Glacier · South Iceland
Síðujökull
Quick facts
- Síðujökull is 307 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 50 min by car. The nearest road is about 17 km away.
- The nearest town to Síðujökull is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Síðujökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 307 km by road, about 5 h 50 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.1520° N, 17.8520° 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 17 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 Síðujökull?
Síðujökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
Where is Síðujökull?
Síðujökull is at 64.1520° N, 17.8520° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Skaftárjökull, a glacier about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Síðujökull from Reykjavík?
Síðujökull is 307 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 50 min by car. The nearest road is about 17 km away.
How do I get to Síðujökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Síðujökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Síðujökull?
We have not verified a fee for Síðujökull. 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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