Glacier · North Iceland
Unadalsjökull
glacier 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
- Unadalsjökull is 425 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.3 km away.
- The nearest town to Unadalsjökull is Siglufjörður.
- Unadalsjökull is a glacier in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 425 km by road, about 6 h 14 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8628° N, 18.9680° 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 6.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Unadalsjökull?
Unadalsjökull is a glacier in North Iceland.
Where is Unadalsjökull?
Unadalsjökull is at 65.8628° N, 18.9680° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Deildardalsjökull, a glacier about 3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Unadalsjökull from Reykjavík?
Unadalsjökull is 425 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.3 km away.
How do I get to Unadalsjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Unadalsjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Unadalsjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Unadalsjökull. 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 Unadalsjökull?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 71 minutes' drive from Unadalsjökull. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (80 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon80 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
DeildardalsjökullGlacier · 3 km
HnjótafjallMountain · 3.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Árni Hjartarson
BúrfellshyrnaMountain · 11 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Sigurrós Jóna Oddsdóttir
StóllMountain · 15 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Ahjartar
GloppuhnjúkurMountain · 16 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Ahjartar
HjaltadalurSight · 16 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Steve L. Martin
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.