Glacier · South Iceland
Skeiðarárjökull
glacier in Iceland
Quick facts
- Skeiðarárjökull is 312 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 33 min by car. The nearest road is about 12 km away.
- The nearest town to Skeiðarárjökull is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Skeiðarárjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 312 km by road, about 4 h 33 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0663° N, 17.2537° 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 12 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 Skeiðarárjökull?
Skeiðarárjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
Where is Skeiðarárjökull?
Skeiðarárjökull is at 64.0663° N, 17.2537° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Súlujökull, a glacier about 7.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skeiðarárjökull from Reykjavík?
Skeiðarárjökull is 312 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 33 min by car. The nearest road is about 12 km away.
How do I get to Skeiðarárjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skeiðarárjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Skeiðarárjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Skeiðarárjökull. 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.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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