Glacier · North Iceland
Barkárdalsjökull
Quick facts
- Barkárdalsjökull is 377 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 56 min by car. The nearest road is about 9.7 km away.
- The nearest town to Barkárdalsjökull is Akureyri.
- Barkárdalsjökull is a glacier in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 377 km by road, about 5 h 56 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6467° N, 18.8186° 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 9.7 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 Barkárdalsjökull?
Barkárdalsjökull is a glacier in North Iceland.
Where is Barkárdalsjökull?
Barkárdalsjökull is at 65.6467° N, 18.8186° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Myrkárjökull, a glacier about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Barkárdalsjökull from Reykjavík?
Barkárdalsjökull is 377 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 56 min by car. The nearest road is about 9.7 km away.
How do I get to Barkárdalsjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Barkárdalsjökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
Does it cost anything to visit Barkárdalsjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Barkárdalsjökull. 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 Barkárdalsjökull?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 66 minutes' drive from Barkárdalsjökull. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (74 min).
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Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 74 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby 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.
