Glacier · The Highlands
Skaftárkatlar
lake 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
- Skaftárkatlar is 250 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 32 km away.
- Skaftárkatlar rises to 1,460 metres above sea level.
- Skaftárkatlar is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,460 m |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 250 km by road, about 5 h 12 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.4903° N, 17.5208° 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 32 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Skaftárkatlar?
Skaftárkatlar is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,460 metres above sea level.
Where is Skaftárkatlar?
Skaftárkatlar is at 64.4903° N, 17.5208° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Tungnafellsjökull, a volcano about 4.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skaftárkatlar from Reykjavík?
Skaftárkatlar is 250 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 32 km away.
How do I get to Skaftárkatlar?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skaftárkatlar, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Skaftárkatlar?
We have not verified a fee for Skaftárkatlar. 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
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
TungnafellsjökullVolcano · 4.7 kmCC BY-SA 2.5 · Photo: Christian Wirth
GrímsvötnVolcano · 12 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Roger McLassusKöldukvíslarjökullGlacier · 14 km
Loki-FögrufjöllMountain · 15 kmPublic domain · Photo: TommyBee
BárðarbungaVolcano · 17 kmPublic domain · Photo: Unknown authorRjúpnabrekkujökullGlacier · 23 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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