Glacier · South Iceland
Svínafellsjökull
glacier in Iceland
Quick facts
- Svínafellsjökull is 331 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 49 min by car. The nearest road is about 7.2 km away.
- Svínafellsjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 331 km by road, about 4 h 49 min |
|---|---|
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0300° N, 16.7500° 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 7.2 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 Svínafellsjökull?
Svínafellsjökull is a glacier in South Iceland.
Where is Svínafellsjökull?
Svínafellsjökull is at 64.0300° N, 16.7500° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Hrútsfjallstindar, a mountain about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Svínafellsjökull from Reykjavík?
Svínafellsjökull is 331 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 49 min by car. The nearest road is about 7.2 km away.
How do I get to Svínafellsjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Svínafellsjökull, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Svínafellsjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Svínafellsjökull. 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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