Glacier · North Iceland
Skíðadalsjökull
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
- Skíðadalsjökull is 425 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 36 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
- The nearest town to Skíðadalsjökull is Akureyri.
- Skíðadalsjökull is a glacier in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 425 km by road, about 6 h 36 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6989° N, 18.7811° 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 11 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Skíðadalsjökull?
Skíðadalsjökull is a glacier in North Iceland.
Where is Skíðadalsjökull?
Skíðadalsjökull is at 65.6989° N, 18.7811° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Tungnahryggsjökull, a glacier about 3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skíðadalsjökull from Reykjavík?
Skíðadalsjökull is 425 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 36 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
How do I get to Skíðadalsjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skíðadalsjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
Does it cost anything to visit Skíðadalsjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Skíðadalsjökull. 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 Skíðadalsjökull?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 53 minutes' drive from Skíðadalsjökull. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (61 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon61 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with 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)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.